South Korean stocks opened lower but closed higher. The KOSPI index rose 98.98 points, or 1.75%, to close at 5767.03 on Monday, October 19. SK Hynix rose 0.39% and Samsung Electronics rose 1.16%.

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South Korean stocks opened lower but closed higher. The KOSPI index rose 98.98 points, or 1.75%, to close at 5767.03 on Monday, October 19. SK Hynix rose 0.39% and Samsung Electronics rose 1.16%.