South Korea’s stock markets opened higher on June 12, with broad gains across major indices amid improved investor sentiment.
The benchmark KOSPI Composite Index rose 0.54% to 2,922.84, supported by strength in large-cap and tech-focused stocks. The KOSPI LargeCap Index was also in the green, climbing 0.50% to 2,906.81, while the KOSPI 200 Index, which tracks the top 200 companies by market cap, gained 0.36% to 391.21.
The KOSPI 50 Index, which covers Korea’s 50 largest firms, posted more modest gains of 0.18%, reflecting cautious optimism among institutional investors.
The early uptick in South Korean equities follows a relatively mixed trend in global markets as investors continue to monitor U.S. tariff signals and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Traders are also watching the won-dollar exchange rate and potential policy cues from the Bank of Korea.
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