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Debt-fueled bets turbocharge South Korean stock-market returns as Kospi jumps 8%
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Debt-fueled bets turbocharge South Korean stock-market returns as Kospi jumps 8%

MarketWatch · May 21, 2026, 12:28 PM · Also reported by 2 other sources

News that Samsung management had managed to negotiate successfully with labor unions prompted a rally in South Korean stocks, augmented by the bullish comments from Nvidia’s CEO about the AI industry and chip demand.

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