Seoul Composite Index Extends Gains to 2% Intraday

The KOSPI's 2% intraday gain, led by tech and battery names, signals renewed risk appetite in a key Asian market despite lingering trade headwinds. That investors are looking past global trade concerns suggests sector-specific momentum may be outweighing macro fears, at least for now. The absence of detail on individual movers leaves the breadth of the rally unclear, so whether this strength is concentrated or broad-based will be the key test. Watch if tech and battery leadership can hold in the coming sessions, as that will indicate if the advance has legs beyond today's sentiment.