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KOSPI and KOSDAQ Rebound Mid-Session as Tech Giants Recover

Electronic Technology · Semiconductors · yonhap_finance · 2026-08-25

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South Korean markets staged a sharp recovery on the 25th, turning positive after an early morning sell-off, with Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix leading the rebound.

What Happened

Market Dynamics: South Korean stock markets experienced significant volatility on the 25th, starting with a sharp decline that threatened the KOSPI's 6,400 level. However, the indices managed to reverse the trend during the afternoon session, showing resilience against early selling pressure.

Index Performance: The KOSPI index, which had fallen by over 4% at one point, recovered to trade at 6,736.80, up 0.59% as of 2:34 PM. Similarly, the KOSDAQ index transitioned from a negative start to a gain of 1.15%, reaching 822.72.

Key Equities: Market heavyweights Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix also saw a turnaround; after opening with losses of 3-4%, both stocks recovered to trade in slightly positive territory by mid-afternoon.

Market Outlook: The intraday reversal suggests a stabilization in investor sentiment following the initial panic. Analysts are now watching to see if this momentum can be sustained in the coming sessions.

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