Korean stocks rally on government aid

South Korean stocks rose across the board, with the KOSPI index jumping nearly 18% after earlier declines at the start of the week. This rally was fueled by investor optimism regarding the artificial intelligence sector and government commitments to easing regulatory hurdles. SK Hynix's stock experienced its first-ever daily gain of 29.95%, while Samsung Electronics' shares rose by 26.81%. This momentum pushed the KOSPI index to 6,595 points, an increase of 1,001.89 points, and the KOSDAQ index up by 11.63%.

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