South Korea’s KOSPI surged 2.54% to 4,054.37 in early trade on Monday, November 10, 2025, led by sharp gains in major technology and energy stocks. The upbeat sentiment was driven by renewed buying in large-cap tech counters and strong performances among select mid-cap names.
Among blue-chip stocks, SK hynix climbed 5.17%, Samsung Electronics gained 2.35%, and Hyundai Motor rose 2.65%, lending major support to the index. LG Energy Solution also edged 0.43% higher, while Samsung Biologics slipped 0.89% amid profit-taking.
On the broader market, Lotte Energy Materials soared 23.33%, followed by Kolon Mobility Group up 18.32%, and Hankook Tire & Technology rising 16.72%. Other notable gainers included Hankook & Company (+14.43%) and HS Hyosung (+11.44%), reflecting strong investor interest across the industrial and materials sectors.
Meanwhile, the biggest losers included Dongsung Pharmaceutical (-65.00%), Kolmar Korea (-9.57%), Enplus Co. (-7.93%), Ildong Holdings (-7.78%), and Koas Co. (-7.20%).
Market participants said the KOSPI’s rally was fueled by optimism surrounding global semiconductor recovery and expectations of steady policy support from the Bank of Korea.
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