(2nd LD) KOSPI rebounds 3.26 pct in volatile trading on bargain hunting (opens original article in a new tab)

South Korean stocks rebounded over 3 percent on Wednesday as investors bought semiconductor shares following a sharp decline the previous day, with foreign investors selling and domestic investors buying.

• South Korean stocks rebounded 3.26 percent on Wednesday after a steep decline the previous day.
• Investors bought semiconductor shares, with Samsung Electronics up 9.84 percent and SK hynix up 0.98 percent.
• Foreign investors sold a net 4.66 trillion won, while retail and institutional investors were net buyers.