KC (029460), building on its gains during the regular session, expanded its advance in the NXT after-hours market to break above the 30,000-won mark.

During the regular session on the 27th, KC closed at 28,600 won, up 900 won (3.25%) from the previous trading day. Subsequently, as of 5:17 p.m. in the NXT aftermarket, it traded at 30,950 won, recording a rise of 3,250 won (11.73%) compared to the previous day's closing price.

The broader domestic stock market also showed strength on the same day. The KOSPI closed at 6,755.75, up 65.13 points (0.97%) from the previous trading day, and the KOSDAQ also finished at 764.86, up 16.64 points (2.22%), indicating a recovery in risk appetite.

The market is closely watching whether the strong buying momentum in after-hours trading will carry over into the next trading day's regular session. In particular, attention is focused on whether the stock can firmly establish itself above the 30,000-won level and whether an improvement in investor sentiment across the semiconductor equipment sector will serve as an additional catalyst for further gains.

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