Korean stocks rise at the open on semiconductor strength and a surge in brokerage shares
2026-07-10 In the morning, the KOSPI opened higher as semiconductor strength coincided with a sharp rise in brokerage shares. Samsung Electronics and SK hynix both rose in premarket and regular trading, while NH Investment & Securities and Korea Investment Holdings 8% higher. SK hynix is set to make its Nasdaq debut later that night.
Today(2026-07-10) South Korean stocks opened higher, buoyed by semiconductor strength and a surge in brokerage shares. The reason investors are paying attention is that movements in large-cap and financial stocks directly affect index fluctuations.
NH Investment & Securities and Korea Investment Holdings each rose 8% in a sharp gain. Buying interest flowed into brokerage shares across the board.
Under the influence of strength in U.S. semiconductor stocks, Samsung Electronics rose 4% in premarket trading, while SK hynix gained 5%.
During regular trading, Samsung Electronics rose 0.2%, while SK hynix gained 5.3%. Large-cap semiconductor stocks were observed rising in tandem.
Market voices pointed out that net foreign selling emerged in Samsung Electronics. Some experts 7said that changes in foreign investor flows should be closely watched regarding the stock market outlook for the month.
Securities analysts assessed that signals confirming a short-term bottom had emerged in the semiconductor sector. As evidence, they cited the recent rebound in stock prices and trading patterns.
SK hynix is scheduled to make its Nasdaq debut on 2026-07-10 night. The company said the listing would be the largest-ever IPO by a foreign company.
During morning trading, gains and losses centered on securities and semiconductor stocks continued. Investors are watching market trends with a focus on changes in investor flows.