Kospi rises 0.6% as Samsung Electronics jumps 3.6%
South Korean equities extended their advance for a second straight session, driven by a 3.6% gain in Samsung Electronics.
The sharp jump in early month exports adds a positive underlying data point for the broader growth picture.
Finance Minister comments on leveraged ETF measures signal authorities remain attentive to speculative excess.
The won strengthened as foreign investors turned net buyers, despite caution linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict.