Shares linked to the Korean Air and Asiana Airlines merger rallied on the 10th as investors focused on the prospect of integration benefits becoming more visible next year. At 9:51 a.m., Asiana IDT had gained 29.94% to reach its upper price limit, while Hanjin Kal rose 11.33%, Asiana Airlines 8.73%, Korean Air 8.42%, Jin Air 7.97% and Air Busan 6.35%. NH Investment & Securities said route restructuring on overlapping services could increase transfer demand, while the normalization of Asiana’s international fares and lower lease and maintenance costs could support growth. The brokerage also raised its Korean Air target price to 41,000 won from 34,000 won and maintained a Buy rating, citing resilient passenger demand, strong trans-Pacific traffic, firm cargo pricing and potential fuel-cost stabilization.