[Opening Market] KOSPI Opens 2.05% Higher, Touching 5,500 As Chip Stocks Rally
Despite the major negative factor of the sudden resignation of Nvidia Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jensen Huang, who was almost a symbol of the global artificial intelligence (AI) semiconductor industry, the domestic stock market on Nov. 13, 2026, is drawing a steep upward curve, emitting strong re
On November 13, 2026, the Korean stock market, specifically the KOSPI index, experienced a significant surge, opening at 5,452.41, marking a 2.05% increase from the previous day's close of 5,342.73. This marked an upward trend as foreigners and institutions poured money into the market, reacting to the resolution of uncertainty and anticipation of potential benefits.
The index briefly reached 5,504.44 before maintaining a solid upward trajectory, trading between 2.3% and 2.6% higher than the previous day's close. Meanwhile, the KOSDAQ index also rebounded, opening at 705.96, up 1.35% from the previous day's level and soaring to the 700 mark in just one day.
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