[Closing Market] KOSPI Rebounds Sharply Above 6,850

On the afternoon of Aug. 20, the KOSPI index and the won-dollar exchange rate are displayed on an electronic board in the dealing room at the Hana Bank headquarters in Jung-gu, Seoul. The domestic stock market succeeded in a record-breaking comeback on Aug. 20, driven by the explosive strength of the 'top two' semiconductor giants and a massive buying spree by foreign investors. In a dramatic…