Samsung Shares Surge 10% as Market Cap Breaks $1.5 Trillion Barrier
On June 1, Samsung Electronics shares surged more than 10% to a record 349,000 won, pushing the common‑share market capitalization past 2,000 trillion won (about $1.5 trillion) – the first Korean firm to cross that threshold. Analysts attribute the rally to strong AI‑chip demand and upbeat memory‑market outlook.