{"id":115329,"date":"2026-06-12T10:12:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T04:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=115329"},"modified":"2026-06-12T10:12:01","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T04:42:01","slug":"kospi-surges-8-percent-iran-deal-samsung-sk-hynix-june-12","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/kospi-surges-8-percent-iran-deal-samsung-sk-hynix-june-12\/","title":{"rendered":"Korea&#8217;s KOSPI Surges 8% to 8,388 as Iran Deal Hopes and Google-Samsung Chip News Lift Samsung and SK Hynix in Asian Session"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"meta-block\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"border-left: 4px solid #1F4E79; background: #EBF3FB; padding: 10px 16px; font-style: italic;\"><em>KOSPI June 12: 8,388.53 (+8.04%, +624.58 pts). Prev close: 7,763.95. Futures sidecar mechanism triggered (KOSPI 200 +5%, 5-min halt). Samsung Electronics: +11%. SK Hynix: +8%, briefly touching 2.3M won. Catalysts: (1) Trump Iran deal signals \u2192 Brent crude below $90. (2) Google-Samsung 2nm process for TPU Icefish I\/O die. US overnight: Dow +1.9%, S&amp;P +1.8%, Nasdaq +2.5%, Micron +11.7%.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>South Korea&#8217;s benchmark index surged over 8% in the Asian trading session on Friday, June 12, 2026, reaching 8,388.53 , a gain of 624.58 points or 8.04% from the previous close of 7,763.95. The surge was so sharp that program trading was halted for five minutes after futures triggered the sidecar mechanism upon rising 5% at the open. Semiconductor stocks paced the gains: Samsung Electronics surged over 11% to approximately 189,600 won and SK Hynix rose nearly 8%, briefly touching the 2.3 million won mark. The The rally was driven by two converging catalysts: President Trump&#8217;s June 11 statements that the US had reached a settlement with Iran that could be signed this weekend (causing Brent crude to fall below $90), and a report that Google is in talks with Samsung to use its 2nm foundry process for a critical component of its next-generation AI chip.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in?utm_source=blogs&amp;utm_medium=kospi-korea-chip-stocks\"><strong>Click Here &#8211; Get Free Research From Univest<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span 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ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/kospi-surges-8-percent-iran-deal-samsung-sk-hynix-june-12\/#Korea_Markets_and_Global_Data_June_12_2026\" title=\"Korea Markets and Global Data: June 12, 2026\">Korea Markets and Global Data: June 12, 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/kospi-surges-8-percent-iran-deal-samsung-sk-hynix-june-12\/#The_Two_Catalysts_Behind_Todays_KOSPI_Surge\" title=\"The Two Catalysts Behind Today&#8217;s KOSPI Surge\">The Two Catalysts Behind Today&#8217;s KOSPI Surge<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/kospi-surges-8-percent-iran-deal-samsung-sk-hynix-june-12\/#Catalyst_1_US-Iran_Deal_and_Crude_Oil_Below_90\" title=\"Catalyst 1: US-Iran Deal and Crude Oil Below $90\">Catalyst 1: US-Iran Deal and Crude Oil Below $90<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/kospi-surges-8-percent-iran-deal-samsung-sk-hynix-june-12\/#Catalyst_2_Google-Samsung_2nm_Chip_Partnership\" title=\"Catalyst 2: Google-Samsung 2nm Chip Partnership\">Catalyst 2: Google-Samsung 2nm Chip Partnership<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/kospi-surges-8-percent-iran-deal-samsung-sk-hynix-june-12\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/kospi-surges-8-percent-iran-deal-samsung-sk-hynix-june-12\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/kospi-surges-8-percent-iran-deal-samsung-sk-hynix-june-12\/#Why_is_the_KOSPI_surging_8_today_on_June_12_2026\" title=\"Why is the KOSPI surging 8% today on June 12, 2026?\">Why is the KOSPI surging 8% today on June 12, 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/kospi-surges-8-percent-iran-deal-samsung-sk-hynix-june-12\/#How_much_did_Samsung_Electronics_and_SK_Hynix_gain_today\" title=\"How much did Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix gain today?\">How much did Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix gain today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/kospi-surges-8-percent-iran-deal-samsung-sk-hynix-june-12\/#What_is_the_KOSPIs_performance_in_2026_and_what_caused_its_volatility\" title=\"What is the KOSPI&#8217;s performance in 2026 and what caused its volatility?\">What is the KOSPI&#8217;s performance in 2026 and what caused its volatility?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/kospi-surges-8-percent-iran-deal-samsung-sk-hynix-june-12\/#What_does_the_Korea_KOSPI_surge_mean_for_Indian_chip_and_tech_stocks\" title=\"What does the Korea KOSPI surge mean for Indian chip and tech stocks?\">What does the Korea KOSPI surge mean for Indian chip and tech stocks?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Korea_Markets_and_Global_Data_June_12_2026\"><\/span><strong>Korea Markets and Global Data: June 12, 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #000; color: #fff; text-align: left;\">Market Data<\/th>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #000; color: #fff; text-align: left;\">Value<\/th>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #000; color: #fff; text-align: left;\">Change<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">Index (June 12, Asian session)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">8,388.53<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">+624.58 points \/ +8.04%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">KOSPI June 11 close<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">7,763.95<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">+0.43%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">Sidecar mechanism triggered<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">Yes , 5-minute halt<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">KOSPI 200 futures +5% triggered halt<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">Samsung Electronics<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">~189,600 won (est.)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">+11%+ on the day<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">SK Hynix<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">~2.3 million won (briefly)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">~+8% on the day<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">US Dow Jones (overnight, June 11)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">Up 1.9%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">Iran deal hopes + lower crude<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">US S&amp;P 500 (overnight)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">Up 1.8%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">Risk-on global rally<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">US Nasdaq (overnight)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">Up 2.5%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">Chip stocks, tech recovery<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">US Micron (overnight)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">Up 11.7%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">Semiconductor rally<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">US Intel (overnight)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">Up 9.3%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">Chip sector recovery<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">US Nvidia (overnight)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">Up 2.2%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">AI chip recovery<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">Korean Won<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">Strengthened<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">Foreign investors returning as net buyers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">Additional catalyst<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">Google using Samsung 2nm for TPU Icefish<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">Google I\/O die + Samsung foundry<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">KOSPI 2026 YTD high<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">100%+ at peak<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">Before AI selloff and Iran war impact<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div style=\"background: #E8EAFF; border-radius: 14px; padding: 22px 26px 18px; margin: 24px 0; cursor: pointer;\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; color: #0a0a23; margin: 0 0 8px;\">Track Global Market Indices and Semiconductor Stocks on Univest<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #3a3a5c; margin: 0 0 10px;\">Univest covers global indices, KOSPI, Nikkei, Nasdaq, and their India market impact daily.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 18px; color: #3a3a5c; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.8;\">\n<li>Live KOSPI and global index tracking with India market impact analysis<\/li>\n<li>Samsung, SK Hynix, and global chip stock updates with Indian semiconductor plays<\/li>\n<li>Daily global macro and market analysis from Univest<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #3B7FFF; color: #fff; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; padding: 10px 22px; border-radius: 50px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/payment?planType=ALL_PRO%20PLANS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See the Stocks \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Two_Catalysts_Behind_Todays_KOSPI_Surge\"><\/span><strong>The Two Catalysts Behind Today&#8217;s KOSPI Surge<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Catalyst_1_US-Iran_Deal_and_Crude_Oil_Below_90\"><\/span><strong>Catalyst 1: US-Iran Deal and Crude Oil Below $90<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The primary catalyst for the the rally is the dramatic easing of geopolitical risk. Trump&#8217;s Oval Office statement on June 11 that the US had &#8220;made a great settlement with Iran&#8221; caused global markets to rally sharply overnight: the US Dow Jones gained 1.9%, the S&amp;P 500 rose 1.8%, and the Nasdaq climbed 2.5%. Semiconductor stocks, which had been among the most severely impacted by US-Iran conflict fears (chip manufacturing requires stable energy costs and supply chains, both of which were disrupted), saw sharp recoveries: Micron surged 11.7% and Intel gained 9.3% overnight. This positive US session directly flowed into the Korean open, with foreign investors returning as net buyers after a prolonged selling streak.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Catalyst_2_Google-Samsung_2nm_Chip_Partnership\"><\/span><strong>Catalyst 2: Google-Samsung 2nm Chip Partnership<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The second specific catalyst for Samsung Electronics and the <strong>KOSPI<\/strong> was a report from The Information that Google is in talks with Samsung to use Samsung&#8217;s 2nm foundry process for the I\/O Die, a critical memory connectivity component, of its 10th-generation TPU (Tensor Processing Unit) called &#8220;Icefish.&#8221; The core computing engine of the Icefish chip will continue to be made by TSMC&#8217;s 1.4nm process. This news is significant for Samsung&#8217;s foundry business, which has been struggling to win leading-edge AI chip orders against TSMC. A Google design-win for the Icefish I\/O Die would validate Samsung&#8217;s 2nm technology and potentially open further AI chip foundry opportunities.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\"><strong>Track KOSPI and Global Market Impact on Indian Stocks on the Univest Screener<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The This 8% surge to 8,388 on June 12 reflects the powerful combination of Iran deal optimism, crude oil falling below $90, and a Google-Samsung chip partnership catalyst. The global risk-on environment is already lifting Indian markets (Sensex +500+ pts). Track live Korea markets and global indices on Univest.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><em>Download the <a href=\"http:\/\/apps.apple.com\/in\/app\/univest-stocks-investment\/id6443753518\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest iOS App<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.univest.capp&amp;hl=en_IN\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest Android App<\/a> to track KOSPI and global index data with India market impact analysis live on Univest.<\/em><\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #CC0000; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 24px 0;\">\n<p style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0;\"><strong style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Disclaimer:<\/strong> Data and figures in this article are sourced from publicly available information. These may or may not be accurate. Please verify all data with the official NSE (nseindia.com) and BSE (bseindia.com) websites before making any investment decision. Investments in securities are subject to market risk. This content is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice by Univest (SEBI RA INH000013776).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_the_KOSPI_surging_8_today_on_June_12_2026\"><\/span><strong>Why is the KOSPI surging 8% today on June 12, 2026?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Ans. The KOSPI is surging 8.04% to 8,388.53 on June 12, 2026, for two primary reasons. First, US President Trump&#8217;s June 11 statements signaling a US-Iran deal that could be signed this weekend caused a sharp drop in oil prices (Brent fell to $89 per barrel), triggering a global risk-on rally in which semiconductor stocks, which had been among the hardest hit by geopolitical fears and supply chain concerns, rebounded sharply. Second, a report by The Information that Google is in talks with Samsung to use its 2nm process for the I\/O Die component of its 10th-generation TPU Icefish chip further boosted Samsung Electronics specifically. The two catalysts together caused Samsung to surge 11% and SK Hynix to rise 8%, with both stocks triggering circuit breaker activity that temporarily halted KOSPI 200 futures trading.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_did_Samsung_Electronics_and_SK_Hynix_gain_today\"><\/span><strong>How much did Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix gain today?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Ans. Samsung Electronics gained over 11% in the Asian session on June 12, with shares reaching approximately 189,600 won, while SK Hynix rose approximately 8%, briefly touching 2.3 million won. The gains in these two semiconductor heavyweights were the primary drivers of the KOSPI&#8217;s 8.04% surge to 8,388.53. Other notable gainers included Samsung Electro-Mechanics (+9.97%), SK Square (+8.39%), Samsung C&amp;T (+8.29%), Hyundai Mobis (+6.08%), Hyundai Motor (+6.03%), and Samsung Life Insurance (+6.30%). The semiconductor sector rally also caused the KOSPI 200 futures to rise over 5%, triggering a sidecar mechanism that halted futures trading for five minutes.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_KOSPIs_performance_in_2026_and_what_caused_its_volatility\"><\/span><strong>What is the KOSPI&#8217;s performance in 2026 and what caused its volatility?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Ans. South Korea&#8217;s KOSPI had a remarkable but highly volatile 2026. At its peak, the KOSPI had gained over 100% year-to-date, driven by the global AI boom that disproportionately benefited Samsung (memory chips for AI accelerators) and SK Hynix (HBM memory, a critical component for Nvidia GPUs). However, the index experienced multiple sharp corrections: it fell over 8% in a single session on Black Monday when AI concept stocks sold off, then fell further during the peak of the US-Iran war and Broadcom&#8217;s guidance miss in June. The current 8% surge to 8,388 reflects a recovery driven by Iran deal hopes, global risk-on sentiment, and the Google-Samsung 2nm chip news.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_the_Korea_KOSPI_surge_mean_for_Indian_chip_and_tech_stocks\"><\/span><strong>What does the Korea KOSPI surge mean for Indian chip and tech stocks?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Ans. The KOSPI surge of 8% has positive read-throughs for Indian markets, particularly the broader technology and electronics sector. The global risk-on sentiment driven by Iran deal hopes and semiconductor recovery is already pushing the Sensex up 500+ points. Indian IT stocks (Infosys, HCL Tech, TCS) that underperformed due to global AI concerns may see relief buying. Indian companies in the semiconductor supply chain or data centre enablement space, including E2E Networks, Netweb Technologies, and Tata Elxsi, could see recovery in line with the global chip sector. The Iran deal hopes also support Indian equities broadly through the currency and crude oil channel.<\/p>\n<div class=\"faq-schema\"><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Why is the KOSPI surging 8% today on June 12, 2026?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The KOSPI is surging 8.04% to 8,388.53 on June 12, 2026, for two primary reasons. First, US President Trump's June 11 statements signaling a US-Iran deal that could be signed this weekend caused a sharp drop in oil prices (Brent fell to $89 per barrel), triggering a global risk-on rally in which semiconductor stocks, which had been among the hardest hit by geopolitical fears and supply chain concerns, rebounded sharply. 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