South Korean shares hit record as chipmakers surge on OpenAI deal
By
Binu Mathew
Round-up of South Korean financial markets
** South Korean shares hit a record high on Thursday, as chipmakers surged on partnership agreements with U.S. artificial intelligence firm OpenAI.
** The benchmark KOSPI was up 107.14 points, or 3.10%, at 3,562.97, as of 0246 GMT, after hitting its record high at 3,565.96.
