South Korea's KOSPI surged over 2% to a record 6,361.17 points, driven by AI‑linked chipmaker SK Hynix rally.
SK Hynix announced production of advanced memory modules for next‑generation NVIDIA AI chips, pushing its shares to fresh highs.
Regional markets were mixed as Japan’s Nikkei rose 1.3%, China’s indices fell 0.3%, and oil prices stayed elevated amid U.S.–Iran tensions.
Investors remain cautious ahead of the U.S.–Iran cease‑fire deadline, with geopolitical uncertainty weighing on broader sentiment.