Business South Korea’s Kospi jumps on chipmaker gains The Kospi rose sharply, supported by gains in major semiconductor companies as investors responded to a technology-led rally. N By Neha Kapoor, Editor, Business & Economy Published 27 Oct 2026, 1:42 PM IST Companies across several sectors are being reassessed after releasing quarterly numbers. Investors are comparing earnings performance with forecasts before deciding how to value each business.