South Korean stocks jumped 6% on Monday as easing geopolitical tensions lifted global risk sentiment after the US and Iran reached an initial agreement to end their nearly four-month conflict and restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The KOSPI is now up more than 100% in 2026, led by chip giants Samsung and SK Hynix, which extended their stellar rally.
South Korean stocks jumped 6% on Monday as easing geopolitical tensions lifted global risk sentiment after the US and Iran reached an initial agreement to end their nearly four-month conflict and restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The KOSPI is now up more than 100% in 2026, led by chip giants Samsung and SK Hynix, which extended their stellar rally.
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