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Chip rally pushes KOSPI past 7200

Published

18 August 2026

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South Korea

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Fusion42 · 18 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

South Korea's KOSPI index rose 3.3% led by large semiconductor companies SK hynix and Samsung Electronics, driven by heavy foreign investment despite most other stocks declining.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Semiconductors.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Foreign buyers are boosting South Korean chip stocks, creating a strong price momentum that founders in semiconductors should watch for supply chain or partnership openings. This rally marks a narrowing market focus that could isolate opportunities to heavy hitters in memory chips.

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