South Korean stocks extended their gains in trading after the market reopened following a holiday, with KOSPI rising more than 3% at one point. Semiconductor giant SK Hynix also rose nearly 9%.
South Korean stocks traded firmly after the market reopened following a holiday. KOSPI opened up 2.1% after the open and continued to rise, reaching as much as 3.42% higher and 7,216.62 points at one point, compared with the 14th.
Among the leading stocks in the South Korean market that day, semiconductor giant SK Hynix was particularly notable, with reports indicating that its share price rose nearly 9%.