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South Korea stock market outlook for second half focuses on overlooked stocks amid semiconductor concentration

South Korea\'s stock market is expected to remain led by semiconductor bellwethers Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix in the second half, with investors watching whether flows broaden to non-chip sectors and the Kosdaq. Brokerages raised KOSPI target ranges on expectations of improved chip earnings and an ongoing AI investment cycle. Still, analysts cite interest rates, the dollar and concentration risks as key variables, while regulatory changes could weigh on Kosdaq sentiment in the short term.

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July KOSPI direction hinges on Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix profit outlook

South Korean stocks are expected to digest last week’s sharp fall and gauge the direction of July trading. Markets fell heavily on June 26, with the KOSPI and Kosdaq down 5.8 percent and 4.1 percent, as positioning concentrated in Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix unwound. Analysts say fundamentals such as semiconductor exports and memory prices remain firm, but July will hinge on second-quarter results and earnings revisions amid high interest rates and volatility linked to single-stock leveraged ETFs.

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Leveraged ETF overheating and SpaceX row put investment industry on edge

South Korea\'s financial investment industry is on edge as regulators widen investor-protection checks amid rapid growth in exchange-traded funds. The Financial Supervisory Service is examining single-stock leveraged ETFs and SpaceX-related ETFs, including investor-protection procedures by asset managers and brokerages. Products marketed on promised inclusion of SpaceX IPO shares, index-calculation compliance and liquidity provider management are under review. Separate volatility and price-distortion episodes in ETFs have also raised concerns.