KOSPI Hits Record High on Christmas Day, Topping 3,500 Points for First Time

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KOSPI Hits Record High on Christmas Day, Topping 3,500 Points for First Time
In a shortened holiday trading session, South Korea's benchmark stock index surged 1.8%, driven by a rally in semiconductor and secondary battery shares. Analysts attribute the boom to stronger-than-expected Q4 export data and a weakening won boosting corporate earnings forecasts.