On the morning of the 18th, domestic nuclear power-related stocks are drawing investors' attention by showing strength across the board in early trading. This is interpreted as improved investor sentiment driven by recent expectations for the nuclear power industry along with hopes for easing geopolitical risks in the Middle East.

As of 9:05 a.m. on the 18th, KPS is trading at 152,200 won, surging 12.49% from the previous day and showing the sharpest gains among nuclear power stocks. Woori Technology is also at 16,500 won (+6.10%), and Orbitech is continuing its strong upward trend at 7,560 won (+5.29%).

Doosan Enerbility, the industry's bellwether stock, is also trading above the 100,000-won mark at 106,100 won, up 2.81%. In addition, other major stocks are rising in succession, including KEPCO KPS (53,700 won, +3.07%),usan Industry (25,350 won, +2.63%), Wjin Entec (22,800 won, +2.01%), and Woojin (20,400 won, +1.74%). Daechang Solution (2,060 won, +0.98%) and Geumhwa PSC (32,600 won, +0.46%) also posted modest gains.

On the other hand, Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) remained flat at 40,500 won, and Mobis, a nuclear power-related stock, fell 0.59% to 3,320 won, showing relative weakness.

The market cites signs of easing tensions between the United States and Iran as a key positive catalyst. According to Reuters, a White House official stated that U.S. President Donald Trump signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on the 17th (local time) aimed at ending the war with Iran. As it was reported that Iran's leader also signed the MOU, expectations for a de-escalation of the Middle East situation are amplifying.

With the simultaneous rise of nuclear power stocks in early trading drawing concentrated market attention, all eyes are on how far major stocks such as KPS and Doosan Enerbility can sustain their upward momentum.

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