South Korean shares rise in early trade on March 11, extending the previous session's sharp rebound. The KOSPI regains the 5,680 level with a gain of more than 2 percent, and the Kosdaq is also up more than 1 percent.

As of 9:09 a.m., the KOSPI is up 152.28 points, or 2.75 percent, from the previous session at 5,684.87. The index opens up 126.13 points, or 2.28 percent, at 5,658.72.

By investor category, individuals are net buyers of 140.1 billion won. Foreigners and institutions are net sellers of 135.0 billion won and 4.0 billion won, respectively.

Top market-cap shares are mostly higher. Samsung Electronics is up 2.77 percent at 193,100 won, while SK Hynix is up 1.92 percent at 956,000 won.

Hyundai Motor, LG Energy Solution, Samsung Biologics, SK Square, Doosan Enerbility and Kia are also stronger.

Hanwha Aerospace, however, is down 0.34 percent.

At the same time, the Kosdaq is up 22.22 points, or 1.95 percent, from the previous session at 1,159.90.

In the Seoul foreign exchange market, the won is at 1,473.80 per dollar as of 9:07 a.m., based on Hana Bank's posted rate, down 1.70 won, or 0.12 percent, from the previous session.