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The KOSPI index surged over 5%, recovering the 5900-point level. This was driven by strong performance in semiconductor stocks, fueled by expectations for the AI industry following Nvidia's GTC event and anticipation of Micron's earnings report. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix regained the '200,000 won' and '1 million won' marks, respectively. Foreign and institutional investors led the index's rise with large net purchases, while individual investors engaged in profit-taking. Analyses suggest that the stock market's sensitivity to geopolitical issues originating from the Middle East has decreased.

The market focused on the continued strength of the semiconductor industry, a key theme in the domestic stock market. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix surged following Micron's new high. Lee Kyung-min, a researcher at Daishin Securities, stated, "The stock market's sensitivity to geopolitical issues from the Middle East is clearly decreasing," adding, "Investor sentiment in the semiconductor sector was boosted as Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang hinted at cooperation with Samsung Electronics at the GTC event."

The KOSDAQ index also closed up 2.41%. In the KOSDAQ market, foreign investors were net buyers, while individuals and institutions were net sellers. Among the top market capitalization stocks on the KOSDAQ, Sam Chun Dang Pharm, LEENO Industrial, and Peptron saw gains.

Insurance company stocks are showing an upward trend amidst the annual shareholders' meeting season, driven by expectations of shareholder return policies such as treasury stock cancellations. Hanwha Life, Samsung Life Insurance, DB Insurance, Mirae Asset Life Insurance, and Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance saw increases. However, concerns were raised regarding the uncertainty of the insurance industry's business conditions and potential performance variables due to the implementation of financial authorities' guidelines.

SK Securities analyzed Hybe, stating, "Profit growth will begin in earnest with the full return of BTS," and presented a 'Buy' investment opinion with a target price of 480,000 won. Researcher Park Jun-hyung anticipates a concentration of deferred demand and increased album and concert sales due to BTS's return. SK Securities estimates that Hybe's revenue and operating profit for this year will reach record highs.