South Korea's KOSPI index hit a record high on Monday, fueled by a rally in chipmakers.
Investors piled into AI-linked stocks, tracking Wall Street gains.
The KOSPI climbed 3.6% to an all-time high of 8,131.15 points. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix led the charge.
The index has surged over 90% in 2026. SK Hynix jumped 7%, Samsung rose nearly 3%.
Demand for high-bandwidth memory chips used in AI servers remains strong. Nvidia's results boosted Asian tech stocks.
South Korea's semiconductor exports continue to grow. Easing Middle East tensions and US-Iran talks improved risk sentiment.
