[THE INVESTOR] Samsung Electronics (005930) opened 14,000 won (1.76%) higher from the previous closing. Samsung C&T (028260) and Hana Financial Group (086790) each rose 4,000 won (4.98%) and 600 won (3.75%) to 162,000 won and 32,450 won. However, KEPCO (015760) opened 900 won lower at 52,200 won.

[Essential hot stocks in KOSPI]

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Samsung C&T (028260) KRW 164,500 ▲4,000(4.98%)
Hana Financial Group (086790) KRW 32,600 ▲600(3.75%)

KT&G (033780)KRW 112,000 ▲1,500(2.71%)

AmorePacific (090430)KRW 373,500 ▲3,500(1.89%)

LG Chem (051910)KRW 252,500 ▲2,000(1.6%)

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[Essential hot stocks in KOSDAQ]

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KLS (102940) KRW 147,000 ▲2,000(2.76%)
Kakao (035720) KRW 81,300 ▲700(1.74%)

Paradise (034230)KRW 13,950 ▲100(1.44%)

Celltrion (068270)KRW 106,600 ▲600(1.13%)

Com2uS (078340)KRW 96,000 ▲500(1.05%)

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(Oct. 24 09:02 A.M. Seoul)