Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF is trading 4.3% higher in pre-market on June 9, 2026, as investors buy back into Korean risk assets following an extreme selloff.

  • The recovery is driven by a sharp rebound in South Korean and global semiconductor stocks, signaling renewed risk appetite in the technology sector.
  • Improved sentiment follows signals of de-escalation in the Middle East and stabilization in broader U.S. equity futures, supporting a recovery in Korea-focused ETFs.
  • Investors are returning to regional equities as markets stabilize after recent volatility.