The combined market value of 19 listed firms in SK Group surpassed 2,000 trillion won for the first time on June 16, driven mainly by gains at SK hynix.
According to the Korea Exchange, the combined market capitalization of the 19 listed firms reached 2,019 trillion won at the close on June 16, up 2.51 percent from the prior session.
SK hynix rose 4.11 percent to 2.38 million won per share, giving it a market value of 1,697 trillion won, or 84.06 percent of the group's total.
The combined market value of Samsung Group firms rose 1.81 percent to 2,552 trillion won.