South Korea's KOSPI Gains 2% to 6,472.15 Points; Samsung Electronics Up 4%, SK Hynix Up 2%
South Korea's benchmark KOSPI index climbed 2% to 6,472.15 points in early trading on August 12, with gains widening to 3% by the morning session. Samsung Electronics advanced more than 5%, up from a 4% rise earlier in the day, while SK Hynix added over 2%. The index's early move was recorded in overnight trading before it extended its advance into the morning hours.
South Korea's KOSPI index climbed 2% to 6,472.15 points in early trading on August 12, with gains expanding to 3% by the morning session. The index had registered the 2% advance during overnight trading. Among individual stocks, Samsung Electronics rose more than 5%, up from a 4% gain earlier in the session, while SK Hynix advanced over 2%.