• Samsung Electronics is trading 26.8% up today at KRW 262,500, driven by strong demand for AI-driven memory chips, especially HBM.
  • The surge follows the company's report of record second-quarter 2026 operating profits, largely fueled by its memory business.
  • This rebound comes after a previous week's selloff, reflecting renewed investor optimism for Korean semiconductors amidst the AI chip growth narrative.