🟢 South Korea Leveraged Equity ETF (KORU) is trading 7.9% up on August 11, 2026, driven by Korean semiconductor strength

KORU is trading at $17.71 (+7.90%) as South Korean technology shares rebound, led by Samsung Electronics.

• Samsung Electronics gained 4.13%, while foreign and institutional investors bought Korean equities.
• Semiconductor exports rose 155.4% year over year in the first ten days of August, reinforcing optimism around global AI demand and supporting the KOSPI’s advance.
• The move is primarily sector-driven rather than broad U.S. market strength, with Korean large-cap technology shares recovering after recent selling.