Korea Equity Market Sees 1.45T KRW Foreign Net Inflows Amid AI Rally

Foreign investors drove a sharp rebound with 1.45 trillion KRW net buys, offsetting domestic selling. AI-linked semiconductors led gains as risk appetite recovered.

Woofun AI reports that South Korea's equity market experienced a strong rebound driven by substantial foreign capital inflows. Closing data indicates net foreign purchases totaled 1.4463 trillion KRW, while retail and institutional investors posted net sales of 1.1835 trillion KRW and 283.5 billion KRW, respectively.

Semiconductor stocks within the AI supply chain outperformed, leading the technology sector higher. Analysts attribute the recovery in risk appetite to easing pressure from oil prices and interest rates, alongside renewed optimism regarding AI industry prospects.