Hormuz risk lifts Kospi past 7,300 on semiconductor strength
Iran-U.S. clash and Hormuz blockade fears stir oil and FX swings, yet strong chip results drive the index higher
- 1.Hormuz drone and bombing incidents spotlight oil and subsea-cable risks
- 2.Samsung Electronics posts 57 trillion won Q1 operating profit, fueled by AI demand
- 3.Kospi breaks 7,300; SK Hynix average salary hits 180 million won
- 4.U.S.-Iran peace talks raise hopes of easing geopolitical risk
- 5.Tomorrow: by-election polls and big-tech AI monetization trends in focus
“AI supercycle outlook remains intact…semiconductor strength will continue” — Korea Channel Composite