South Korea’s KOSPI ends up over 2% as chipmakers rally
South Korean shares rose over 2% on Friday; the KOSPI closed up 178.82 points, or 2.66%, at 6,894.23, as chipmakers tracked an overnight rally in U.S. peers, though the week ended lower amid concerns about high bond yields.
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South Korean shares end over 2% higher as chipmakers jump
S. peers, though the market still finished the week lower on concerns over high bond yields. 23.