South Korea\'s KOSPI keeps setting record highs, rising well above 7,000 and nearing the 8,000 mark as foreign buying focuses on large-cap semiconductor and AI shares. The rally is also linked to expectations for government policy and global liquidity, although several factors are seen as potential volatility risks. Investor money is shifting into policy funds, ETFs and tax-saving accounts, while banks expand corporate finance and strategic tie-ups. AI adoption is spreading across financial services.

Shinhan Bank said on Tuesday it signed a business agreement with Incheon to operate Ddaenggyeoyo under a public-private partnership public delivery app. The bank plans to link local merchants and customers and improve the environment for using local currency to support the regional economy. The platform offers low brokerage fees of around 2 percent, fast settlement and discount benefits. It will add Incheon local currency payments and provide up to 200,000 won to new merchants, along with related promotions and products.