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KOSPI nears 7,000 as foreign buying, U.S. rate trend in focus

South Korean stocks are expected to test whether the KOSPI can hold the 7,000 level this week. With semiconductors leading a rebound and gains spreading to non-chip sectors, investors are watching whether foreign buying continues and how U.S. long-term Treasury yields move. Exports in early August rose sharply, led by chip shipments. Markets are also monitoring the release of the Fed’s July meeting minutes and U.S. economic indicators.