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6 days agoSemiconductors and battery stocks drive gains as Korean markets brace for volatility
Momentum in South Korea’s equity market remains centered on semiconductors and secondary battery stocks as both the KOSPI and KOSDAQ extended gains in the previous session. The KOSPI advanced 1.34 percent to 4,154.85, while the KOSDAQ edged up 0.33 percent to 927.79. Investor sentiment strengthened after LG Energy Solution signed a large supply contract with Mercedes-Benz, pushing EcoPro up over 21 percent intraday and EcoProBM higher by more than 8 percent.
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6 days agoSemiconductors and battery stocks drive gains as Korean markets brace for volatility
Momentum in South Korea’s equity market remains centered on semiconductors and secondary battery stocks as both the KOSPI and KOSDAQ extended gains in the previous session. The KOSPI advanced 1.34 percent to 4,154.85, while the KOSDAQ edged up 0.33 percent to 927.79. Investor sentiment strengthened after LG Energy Solution signed a large supply contract with Mercedes-Benz, pushing EcoPro up over 21 percent intraday and EcoProBM higher by more than 8 percent.
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Semiconductors and battery stocks drive gains as Korean markets brace for volatility
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Korean equities continued rising on strength in semiconductors and battery stocks, but investors remain cautious as U.S. risks and derivatives expiry raise chances of short-term market volatility.
Momentum in South Korea’s equity market remains centered on semiconductors and secondary battery stocks as both the KOSPI and KOSDAQ extended gains in the previous session. The KOSPI advanced 1.34 percent to 4,154.85, while the KOSDAQ edged up 0.33 percent to 927.79. Investor sentiment strengthened after LG Energy Solution signed a large supply contract with Mercedes-Benz, pushing EcoPro up over 21 percent intraday and EcoProBM higher by more than 8 percent.
Momentum in South Korea’s equity market remains centered on semiconductors and secondary battery stocks as both the KOSPI and KOSDAQ extended gains in the previous session. The KOSPI advanced 1.34 percent to 4,154.85, while the KOSDAQ edged up 0.33 percent to 927.79. Investor sentiment strengthened after LG Energy Solution signed a large supply contract with Mercedes-Benz, pushing EcoPro up over 21 percent intraday and EcoProBM higher by more than 8 percent.
Dec 9, 2025 • 09:48