After the Lunar New Year holidays, the KOSPI broke its all-time record high. On the 19th, the KOSPI opened at 5,642.09, up 135 points from the previous trading day, surpassing the 5,600 level as soon as the market opened.
Samsung Electronics started at 188,000 won, up 3.75% from the previous trading day, and expanded its gains to the 5% range in early trading, renewing its intraday record high at 190,900 won.
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