Bullish
KOSPI rebounds to 6,912.95, bolstered by Samsung and SK Hynix gains.
The KOSPI index closed at 6,912.95 on August 21, 2026, up 0.88% from the previous day, driven by strong performances from semiconductor giants Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix. Samsung's stock rose nearly 4%, and SK Hynix's increased by over 2%, following reports of a potential shareholder return plan exceeding 100 trillion won. This optimism led the KOSPI to recover the 6,900 level, despite earlier losses.
Key points
- Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix's strong stock performances, with Samsung's stock rising nearly 4% and SK Hynix's increasing by over 2%, following reports of a potential shareholder return plan exceeding 100 trillion won.
- Despite earlier losses, the KOSPI index closed at 6,912.95, up 0.88% from the previous day, recovering the 6,900 level.
- The KOSPI's recovery was supported by net foreign buying and gains in large semiconductor stocks, with foreign investors being net buyers while individuals and institutions sold.
Sources
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