Global Market Update: South Korea's KOSPI hits record as SK Hynix joins $1 trillion club after Samsung, Micron

South Korea's KOSPI index reached an all-time high as SK Hynix joined Samsung Electronics and Micron Technology in the $1 trillion market capitalization club. This surge, driven by strong demand for AI memory chips, saw SK Hynix shares jump 11.1%, contributing significantly to the KOSPI's impressive year-to-date performance.