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KOSPI recovers 4000 after five sessions on US rally
The KOSPI climbed back above 4000 for the first time in five sessions on Thursday, supported by strong overnight US markets and buying by foreign and institutional investors. Gains in major technology stocks, including SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics, added momentum. Sentiment improved after the Bank of Korea held its base rate at 2.50 percent. Some shares, including Naver and battery-related stocks, traded lower.