Global Markets | South Korea shares close at record high as chips rally
- Posted on February 19, 2026
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Global Markets | South Korea shares close at record high as chips rally
South Korean shares surged to a record high, driven by a tech-led rebound on Wall Street. The benchmark KOSPI closed up 3.09%, with major tech and auto companies seeing significant gains. Meanwhile, the won weakened against the dollar, and benchmark bond yields rose.
