South Korean Shares Climb on SK Hynix, Wall Street Rally

Trading Economics
2025.10.29 02:53
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South Korean shares rose 1.4% to around 4,065, reaching record highs, driven by strong technology gains and Wall Street's positive sentiment. SK Hynix reported record Q3 earnings with an operating profit exceeding KRW 11 trillion, fueled by high demand for AI memory. This highlights South Korea's significance in the global semiconductor supply chain. Other tech stocks like Samsung Electronics and LG Energy Solution also saw gains, while investors kept an eye on diplomatic developments ahead of the APEC Summit focusing on AI and supply chain cooperation.