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Chip, chip ... boom? South Korea tech makers join the trillion-dollar club but some fear a short-circuit looms
South Korea's Kospi index has reached record highs, driven by strong demand for AI chips and the rise of SK Hynix, Samsung Electronics and TSMC into the trillion-dollar valuation club. Analysts warn the market's gains may be vulnerable because it is heavily reliant on two major chipmakers and could face boom-bust cycle