South Korea’s stock market opened modestly higher on Monday, shrugging off recent global volatility and taking support from robust corporate earnings and domestic economic indicators.
The Korea Exchange saw the Kospi index edge up at the opening, supported by strong advances in semiconductor and automotive export names. Traders cited resilient external demand prospects and upbeat guidance from key sector leaders as underpinning early strength. Despite mixed signals from other Asian peers, market liquidity was constructive, and defensive sectors also attracted interest as participants balanced growth prospects against lingering macro uncertainty. Early trade suggested confidence in domestic fundamentals anchoring the market start to the week.
Newshub Editorial in Asia – 23 February 2026
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