Editorial photo #13773329 Economy, Business and Finance
South Korean Stocks Surge To Record High
Media members film an electronic display showing the benchmark KOSPI index at the Korea Exchange in Seoul, South Korea, on June 1, 2026. The KOSPI closes at a record high of 8,788.38, up 312.23 points, or 3.68 percent, from the previous session, driven by gains in semiconductor and artificial intelligence-related stocks. (Photo by Chris Jung/NurPhoto)