Domestic construction stocks are drawing market attention as they show strength across the board. Some stocks recorded double-digit gains, lifting investment sentiment throughout the industry.

During the morning session on the 16th, Daewoo Construction posted the most notable gain in the construction sector, soaring 18.78% from the previous day to 27,200 won. Trading volume exceeded 28 million shares, and the intraday high reached 28,750 won.

DL E&C also surged 12.53% to 88,900 won, touching an intraday high of 94,600 won. GS E&C rose 4.96% to 31,750 won, while Hyundai Engineering & Construction traded 4.00% higher at 150,800 won. IPARK Hyundai Industrial Development gained 1.96%. Meanwhile, Samsung C&T diverged from the broader sector, falling 1.62% due to profit-taking pressure.

The market analyzes that expectations for expanded domestic and international infrastructure investment, along with prospects for improvement in the construction business cycle, are leading to a recovery in investment sentiment. Anticipation of interest rate cuts is also cited as a factor increasing interest in real estate and construction stocks.

In particular, the potential for major construction companies to expand overseas orders is being highlighted, drawing concentrated buying interest in related stocks. The industry expects that increased infrastructure investment in the Middle East and Asia will translate into new orders for Korean construction firms.

Securities firms project that a trend of stock-specific differentiation will continue depending on earnings improvements and order expansion, while cautioning that recently surging stocks may face expanded short-term volatility.

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