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KOSPI nears 8,500 as focus turns to whether semiconductor rally cools

South Korea\'s stock market this week is expected to test whether heavy concentration in semiconductor and AI leaders begins to ease as the KOSPI approaches 8,500. The KOSPI closed at 8,476.15 on May 29 after a sharp rise, while the Kosdaq fell. Gains were driven by a limited number of large caps and leveraged products. Analysts see June as a period of moderating momentum, with attention on the pace of gains and continued dominance by Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix.

AI & Enterprise

South Korea AI industry profitability concentrates in semiconductor supply chain; medical AI and autonomous driving still in investment phase

Revenue and cash flow in South Korea’s AI business are increasingly concentrated in specific sectors despite rapid growth in the overall market, a study found. Analysis of 80 AI-related firms listed on the KOSPI and KOSDAQ showed sales rose 55.8 percent from 2023 to 2025, while net profit grew sharply. Semiconductors and related suppliers led growth and profitability. Data centres and cloud saw weaker margins, while robots, medical AI and autonomous driving remained investment-heavy.

Finance

NH NongHyup Financial to launch 100 billion won co-growth fund 2 to expand investment in regional materials, parts, equipment and vendors

NH NongHyup Financial Group will create a 100 billion won fund to invest in regional specialised industries and supply-chain companies. The blind fund, tentatively named NH Korea Co-Growth Fund 2, will be managed by NH-Amundi Asset Management. It will be financed with internal group funds contributed by major affiliates including NH NongHyup Bank, NH NongHyup Life Insurance, NH NongHyup Property & Casualty Insurance, NH Investment & Securities and NH NongHyup Capital.