As of 2:35 p.m. on the 22nd, the KOSPI is recorded at 6,924.40, rising 176.45 points (2.61%) compared to the previous trading day. It is continuing its intraday upward trend, clearly demonstrating a recovery in investor sentiment.

In particular, most of the top 10 stocks by market capitalization are on the rise, driving the index's gains. The most notable movement today is Hyundai Motor, as buying interest flows into major sectors including semiconductors, automobiles, and secondary batteries.

• *[Fluctuations of Major Top Market Cap Stocks]**
• Hyundai Motor: 423,500 KRW (+6.14%) - Recorded the highest gain among top market cap stocks
• Samsung Electronics Preferred: 188,350 KRW (+4.06%)
• Samsung Electro-Mechanics: 1,363,000 KRW (+4.05%)
• LG Energy Solution: 326,000 KRW (+2.84%)
• Samsung Electronics: 266,250 KRW (+2.80%)
• SK Hynix: 1,884,000 KRW (+2.61%)
• Samsung Life Insurance: 322,500 KRW (+2.06%)
• KB Financial Group: 175,500 KRW (+0.86%)
• SK Square: 1,254,000 KRW (+0.08%)
• Samsung Biologics: 1,396,000 KRW (+0.07%)

[Market Analysis and Outlook] The market interprets that as buying interest flows into major sectors such as semiconductors, automobiles, and secondary batteries, most of the top market cap stocks are showing an upward trend. Representative semiconductor stocks such as Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix both displayed strength, while preferred shares like Samsung Electronics Preferred and Samsung Electro-Mechanics also expanded their gains. SK Square and Samsung Biologics held steady around the flat line.

However, some analysts note that there is a possibility of expanded volatility during the trading session depending on external variables and changes in supply and demand, making it necessary to monitor the trend until the market close.

[※ This article was written based on prices as of 2:35 p.m., and intraday stock prices and indices are subject to change.]