Key facts
- The KOSPI was up 1.63% at 5,823.9 as of 11:20 a.m. on Monday, November 2, 2026, after opening more than 1% lower.
- The index fell more than 3% on Friday, October 30, 2026, Yonhap reported.
- South Korea's semiconductor exports rose 259% year-on-year in October, per the trade ministry.
The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index was up 93.16 points, or 1.63%, at 5,823.9 as of 11:20 a.m. on Monday, November 2, 2026, after opening more than 1% lower, Yonhap reported.
The index had dipped more than 3% on Friday, October 30, 2026, as concerns persisted over the profitability of artificial intelligence investment. On Friday in the US, the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq both ended the session more than 1% lower, as disappointing quarterly results from large technology companies added to the concerns. Intel led the decline with a drop of more than 28%, and Alphabet fell 1.4%.
South Korea's semiconductor exports rose 259% year-on-year in October, according to trade ministry data cited by Yonhap. Samsung Electronics added 0.89% and SK hynix rose 2.47%. SK Square gained 2.79%, Celltrion added 0.89% and Hanwha Aerospace rose 6.75%.
The Korean won was trading at 1,341.9 per US dollar as of 11:20 a.m., down 7.6 won from the previous session's close.