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KOSPI Surges Past 7,200 Intraday, Reverses Sharply to Close at 6,869 Amid Institutional Selling

South Korea's benchmark KOSPI index surged past the 7,200 mark early in the session driven by robust semiconductor performance, but reversed dramatically to close in the 6,800 range, pressured by heavy institutional selling and escalating geopolitical tensions.

KOSPI Soars Over 3% on Semiconductor Strength, Reclaims 6800 Mark

South Korea's benchmark KOSPI index posted a strong gain of over 3%, recovering above the 6800 level for the first time in approximately three weeks, driven by robust semiconductor stocks.

KOSPI Swings 250 Points Before Closing Lower; KOSDAQ Snaps Five-Day Win Streak

Renewed tension over the Strait of Hormuz sent oil prices higher, while foreign selling accelerated. SK Hynix and Naver tumbled as defense and battery names rallied.