South Korea’s KOSPI Jumps 5.12% to Record 6,936.99

According to Jin10, the benchmark index gained 338.12 points, while chipmaker SK Hynix rose 12.5% to a record closing high on May 4.

Summary

South Korea’s KOSPI climbed 338.12 points, or 5.12%, to a record 6,936.99, according to Jin10. SK Hynix, a major South Korean semiconductor company, closed 12.5% higher at a record high on May 4. The move points to strong momentum in South Korean equities, with semiconductor shares providing notable support to the benchmark index.

Terms & Concepts
  • KOSPI: The Korea Composite Stock Price Index is South Korea’s main stock market benchmark, tracking the performance of listed companies.
  • Benchmark index: A reference stock index used to measure the overall performance of a market or a specific segment of it.
  • Record high: The highest level ever reached by a stock or index in its trading history.