(LEAD) KOSPI tops another historic milestone 9,000 on chip rally (opens original article in a new tab)

The KOSPI index hit a historic high of 9,000 points amid a chipmaker rally and positive market conditions, despite U.S. Fed's hawkish stance and Iran-related uncertainties.

• KOSPI reached 9,000 for the first time in history
• Chipmakers and AI-related stocks drove the rally
• U.S.-Iran peace deal and market reforms boosted investor sentiment