KOSPI gains 0.15% after semiconductor-led Sept. 22 rebound fades

Sep 21, 2026 07:27 (34d ago)

The KOSPI extended its winning streak to three sessions, closing 0.15% higher at 7,017.91 on Sept. 22 after opening more than 2% higher.
The index opened at 7,161.61 and reached 7,171.44; Samsung Electronics, Samsung Electronics Preference Shares, SK hynix and Samsung Electro-Mechanics led early gains.
Foreign investors were net sellers of 257 billion won in later morning trading, while semiconductor exports rose 259.4% year over year to a record $34.1 billion during Sept. 1–20.

The KOSPI rose 10.19 points, or 0.15%, to 7,017.91 on Sept. 22, 2026, after opening 2.20% higher at 7,161.61 and reaching 7,171.44. Semiconductor and technology stocks initially led the advance as the won strengthened and global AI optimism improved risk appetite, but the index retreated as individual and institutional investors sold technology heavyweights. Foreign investors were net sellers in later morning trading, while South Korean semiconductor exports reached a record $34.1 billion during Sept. 1–20.