KOSPI crosses over historic milestone of 9,000 on chip rally (opens original article in a new tab)

Seoul's KOSPI stock index surpassed 9,000 points on June 18, 2026, driven by tech and semiconductor companies, reaching 9,000.68 with a 1.54% increase.

• KOSPI crosses 9,000-point mark on June 18, 2026
• Stock rally driven by semiconductors and tech companies
• Index reached 9,000.68 points, up 1.54 percent from previous close