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South Korea’s AI chip boom is so strong it’s crushing the bond market


Korean bonds are the world's worst in 2026, down 7.5%, as the chip boom forces rate hikes. Monday's 8% Kospi crash triggered a circuit breaker while yields held near highs.

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