South Korean stocks closed sharply higher for the third consecutive session, driven by strong investor interest in major chipmakers. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index saw a significant rise.

Seoul shares opened higher on Thursday, with the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index rising significantly as investors bought bargain-priced chip stocks after a previous session's sell-off.

Seoul stocks saw a significant rise of over 4 percent, with the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index closing up 359.67 points, as investors reacted positively to hopes for a swift resolution to the crisis in the Middle East.

Seoul stocks closed at a new record high, nearing the 6,700 mark, as investors showed confidence in sustained chip demand driven by the artificial intelligence boom. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index saw a significant increase.

South Korean stocks closed higher for the second straight session, driven by investors buying into major chipmakers. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) saw a notable increase, and the Korean won strengthened against the US dollar.

South Korean stocks opened lower on Monday as investors reacted to renewed uncertainty surrounding the US-Iran ceasefire and an increase in oil prices. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index fell by 0.91 percent.

The country's bourse operator on Friday activated a sell-side sidecar for the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index as the index nosedived due to a slump in tech heavyweights.

Seoul shares plunged over 12 percent Wednesday to close below the 5,100-point mark amid growing concerns over the economic fallout from the Middle East conflict. The Korean won fell sharply against the U.S. dollar. The Korea Composite Stock Price Index extended its losses, tumbling 698.37 points, or 12.06 percent, to close at 5,093.54, following a plunge of over 7.24 percent the previous session. The Korea Exchange triggered circuit breakers shortly after the KOSPI fell more than 8 percent amid

The Korea Exchange (KRX) activated a sell-side sidecar for the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) after a sharp decline, primarily due to losses in major tech stocks.

South Korea's bourse operator Monday activated a buy-side sidecar for the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index as the index spiked sharply, boosted by a peace deal agreement reached between…

South Korean stocks closed lower on Tuesday, with the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index dipping 3.25%, as a foreign-selling spree of major tech companies continued, tracking an overnight tech slump on Wall Street, and the local currency weakened against the US dollar.