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South Korea's Kospi enters bull market on AI trade

Published Thursday, August 13, 2026 · Updated August 13

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  • AI-Driven Market Rally Analysis — 1 source

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South Korea's Kospi stock index has entered a bull market, rising over 20% from its July low, with a jump of more than 4% in early trade. This surge is largely attributed to increased AI spending and the strong performance of South Korean memory chipmakers.

What We Know — Key Points

  • The Kospi jumped over 4% in early trade, taking its rebound from its July 30 low to roughly 23%, according to data from LSEG.
  • South Korea's Kospi has climbed more than 20% from its July low, meeting the common threshold for a bull market.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

AI-Driven Market Rally Analysis
  • CNBC

    CNBC emphasizes the role of AI spending and the performance of South Korean memory chipmakers like Samsung and SK Hynix in driving the Kospi's rebound and the broader technology market recovery. The outlet also highlights the volatility of tech stocks and questions how long the South Korean rally will last, focusing on the interplay between fundamental improvements and speculative factors.

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