KOSPI Rebounds Above 7,000 as Samsung and SK hynix Rallies Drive Korea’s Market Recovery
The KOSPI index closed above 7000 points for the first time in ten days, driven by a global rally in semiconductor stocks. Institutional investors were the primary buyers, while individual and foreign investors were net sellers.
Dick Weisinger
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September 21, 2026 ·
2 min read · Source: 전자신문 ETNews · Issue #103
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Semiconductors & Hardware
The KOSPI index closed above 7000 points for the first time in ten days, driven by a global rally in semiconductor stocks. Institutional investors were the primary buyers, while individual and foreign investors were net sellers. Major domestic semiconductor companies, including Samsung Electronics and SK hynix, led the gains.
The KOSPI’s recovery above 7000 is a significant psychological and technical milestone, reflecting strong investor confidence in South Korea’s dominant semiconductor sector. This surge is further supported by ongoing share buybacks from industry giants Samsung Electronics and SK hynix, which directly influence supply and demand dynamics for their stocks.
