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Semiconductors rally lifts KOSPI up over 4 percent past 6,800

South Korea\'s KOSPI jumped more than 4 percent in early trade on Thursday, breaking above 6,800 on combined buying by foreign and institutional investors. The move came as rate concerns eased after a U.S. inflation release, with semiconductor heavyweights such as Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix rising sharply. The KOSDAQ fell, while the won strengthened against the dollar. Analysts cited profit-taking in small caps and improved foreign flows.