South Korea\'s stock market will test the scope for a rebound this week as investors weigh the U.S. Federal Open Market Committee meeting and major earnings at home and abroad. With doubts persisting about the profitability of AI investment, semiconductor results and future investment plans are expected to shape sentiment. SK Hynix reports third-quarter earnings on Oct. 28 and Samsung Electronics releases final third-quarter figures on Oct. 29, with attention on HBM demand, capex and shareholder returns.

Hong Beom-sik, CEO of LG Uplus, said he would take appropriate responsibility if it is confirmed the company deliberately covered up hacking or obstructed an investigation. He declined to give a firm answer on whether to waive early termination fees for customers switching carriers, saying the company would follow the judgment of judicial authorities and any government guidelines. Lawmakers pressed the company on user protection measures, evidence preservation and promotional use of a top evaluation grade.