YONHAP reported Samsung Electronics closed up 4.74% at KRW 198,900 and SK Hynix
rose 6.69% to KRW 1,212,000. Both stocks posted a second consecutive daily gain
and are up 5.40% and 7.06% week-to-date. Their combined market capitalization
returned above KRW 2,000 trillion after three trading days. YONHAP cited an
overnight US tech-led rally and a sharp drop in oil prices as supporting
investor sentiment.