South Korea's benchmark Kospi index climbed 327.43 points, or 4.28%, to 7,975.52 in Friday trading, marking a decisive intraday reversal for the market.
The rally came as individual investors returned to the market to buy the dip, driving a wave of bargain hunting that helped stabilize sentiment after a period of severe sell-off earlier in the week.
The market's trajectory has been volatile, with the Kospi surging approximately 3% in early Wednesday trading before recovering from further losses later in the session.
Despite the strong daily gain, the index is set to close the week with a second consecutive loss.
The market's trajectory has been volatile, with the Kospi surging approximately 3% in early Wednesday trading before recovering from further losses later in the session.
The recent price action reflects a tug-of-war between profit-taking in large-cap technology and semiconductor names and renewed interest from retail traders seeking entry points.
The rebound highlights the resilience of domestic investor appetite even as broader regional markets face headwinds.