The South Korean KOSPI index opened 96.45 points higher, or 1.74%, at 5650.67 on Friday, October 16. SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics both rose by more than 2%.

2026-10-16

The South Korean KOSPI index opened 96.45 points higher, or 1.74%, at 5650.67 on Friday, October 16. SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics both rose by more than 2%.