In the afternoon session of the 22nd, EcoPro group stocks are showing a collective upward trend, drawing strong interest from investors.

As of 1:59 p.m. on the same day, the key stock price movements are as follows:

• EcoPro: Trading at 79,500 won, up 5.71% from the previous trading day (surpassed the 80,000 won level intraday) • EcoPro BM: 110,800 won, up 4.62% • EcoPro Materials: 34,900 won, up 4.49% • EcoPro HN: 25,100 won, up 2.65%

The overall strength of the group is underpinned by improving investor sentiment in global stock markets. Recently, the strong performance of U.S. semiconductor stocks has had a positive impact on the domestic market, leading to active inflows of buying into some secondary battery-related stocks.

However, the market maintains a cautious stance on whether the current rebound trend will be sustained. The following factors are cited as key variables that will determine the likelihood of further gains in the battery sector:

• Recovery of global electric vehicle demand and battery industry conditions • Direction of U.S. interest rate policy • Changes in foreign investor trading patterns • Geopolitical risks surrounding the Middle East

[※ This article is not intended to solicit investment, and the final decision and responsibility for investments lie with the investor.]