Driven by the global artificial intelligence boom, South Korean stocks record their largest monthly gain in nearly 30 years
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Glonghui, January 30|The South Korean stock market recorded its largest monthly gain in nearly 30 years, driven by the global artificial intelligence boom and rising chipmaker stock prices. The South Korea KOSPI Index rose 3.11 points, or 0.06%, to 5,224.36 on Friday, marking a record closing high. The index climbed 24% in January, the largest monthly increase since December 1998. Its cumulative gain for 2025 has reached 76%, the highest since 1999. During the day, among the heavyweight stocks, Samsung Electronics fell 0.12%, while SK Hynix rose 5.57%. This month, the share prices of these two chipmakers increased by 34% and 40%, respectively. Daishin Securities analyst Lee Kyoung-min stated: "As earnings season progresses, the semiconductor supercycle and supply shortages are becoming increasingly apparent."
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