Korean Markets Rally on Nuclear and Spin‑Off Catalysts

The KOSPI closed at 6,742.74, up 0.68%, while the KOSDAQ rose 1.70% to 827.15, reflecting a broadly bullish tone. Foreign investors sold KRW 3.81 billion on the KOSPI but bought KRW 132.7 million on the KOSDAQ, with institutions net‑buying on both boards. The won quoted at 1,385.48 per USD.

DOOSAN ENERBILITY (034020) +10.55%

DOOSAN ENERBILITY chart

Price now₩80,700
Prev close₩73,000
Change+10.55%
Mkt cap₩51.7T
P/E611.36
P/B6.64
EPS₩132
ROE1.98%
Debt ratio130.60%
52W range₩57,000–139,200

Analyst consensus — 15 ratings, last 180 days · avg target ₩127,000

Buy15
Hold0
Sell0

Doosan Enerbility surged 10.55% as investors priced in heightened expectations of new nuclear contracts in North America and the United States, which are seen as a catalyst for future order flow. Analysts highlighted the potential contribution of overseas power projects to earnings, reinforcing the rally. Earlier session weakness and a five‑day decline were noted but did not offset the headline‑driven optimism. (Sources: [1][2][4][5][6])

Woori Technology Investment Co., Ltd (041190) +15.84%

Woori Technology Investment Co., Ltd chart

Price now₩6,800
Prev close₩5,870
Change+15.84%
Mkt cap₩571B
P/E5.17
P/B0.68
EPS₩1,316
ROE14.94%
Debt ratio20.91%
52W range₩3,725–13,140

Woori Technology Investment jumped 15.84% after simultaneous net buying by foreign and institutional investors, providing strong demand pressure. The rally was further fueled by market speculation around Dunamu’s planned Nasdaq listing and Bitcoin’s approach to the $80,000 level, which lifted expectations for the value of Woori’s stake in Dunamu. These factors combined to drive the sharp intraday gain. (Sources: [9][10][11][12])

HyundaiEngineering&Construction (000720) +14.87%

HyundaiEngineering&Construction chart

Price now₩121,300
Prev close₩105,600
Change+14.87%
Mkt cap₩13.5T
P/E36.54
P/B1.65
EPS₩3,320
ROE4.95%
Debt ratio157.57%
52W range₩54,100–198,400

Analyst consensus — 21 ratings, last 180 days · avg target ₩175,381

Buy20
Hold1
Sell0

Hyundai Engineering & Construction rallied 14.87% on optimism that expanding U.S. nuclear projects in the second half of the year could translate into new contracts for the builder. Market commentary pointed to the upside potential of these projects, while foreign and institutional investors both recorded net purchases, adding buying pressure. The confluence of sector‑specific expectations and strong demand from key investors underpinned the sharp rise. (Sources: [13][15][16][17])

APR (278470) +7.57%

APR chart

Price now₩440,500
Prev close₩409,500
Change+7.57%
Mkt cap₩16.5T
P/E57.18
P/B36.99
EPS₩7,704
ROE83.79%
Debt ratio88.12%
52W range₩204,000–473,000

Analyst consensus — 19 ratings, last 180 days · avg target ₩532,632

Buy19
Hold0
Sell0

APR climbed 7.57% as investors reacted to improving earnings outlook for the broader cosmetics sector, which lifted sentiment across related stocks. Foreign and institutional investors bought in tandem, creating a coordinated buying wave. In addition, continued growth in the company’s beauty‑device business provided a solid foundation for the price advance, reinforcing the mid‑day momentum. (Sources: [19][21][23])

Hanwha (000880) +17.40%

Hanwha chart

Price now₩118,100
Prev close₩100,600
Change+17.40%
Mkt cap₩6.3T
P/E29.98
P/B0.89
EPS₩3,939
ROE6.69%
Debt ratio458.35%
52W range₩77,700–166,400

Analyst consensus — 9 ratings, last 180 days · avg target ₩162,667

Buy9
Hold0
Sell0

Hanwha surged 17.40% following its corporate spin‑off and re‑listing, with the newly created Hanwha Machinery & Service Holdings hitting the daily limit‑up and driving the parent’s price higher. The spin‑off generated strong investor enthusiasm, and additional optimism stemmed from Hanwha Engine’s planned entry into the North American power market, adding a further positive narrative. These combined catalysts propelled the stock’s sharp intraday climb. (Sources: [25][27][28][29])

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  12. 우리기술투자 6800원, 15.84% 급등…비트코인 랠리에 두나무 지분가치 부각 — 잡포스트 · 2026-08-25
  13. 현대건설 주가 장중 9%대 강세, 하반기 미국 원전 확대에 따른 추가 수주 가능성 부각 — 비즈니스포스트 · 2026-08-25
  14. 현대건설 주가, 8월 25일 장중 114,700원 8.62% 상승 — 톱스타뉴스 · 2026-08-25
  15. [장중수급포착] 현대건설, 외국인/기관 동시 순매수… 주가 +12.03% — 뉴스핌 · 2026-08-25
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  18. 현대건설 주가, 급등세... 왜? — 금강일보 · 2026-08-25
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  22. 에이피알 주가, 8월 24일 장중 404,000원 4.94% 상승 — 톱스타뉴스 · 2026-08-24
  23. [특징주] 에이피알, 뷰티 디바이스 성장세 올라타며 장중 견고한 상승세 : 기업주식정보 — 재경일보 · 2026-08-25
  24. 에이피알 주가, 8월 25일 장중 425,250원 3.85% 상승 — 톱스타뉴스 · 2026-08-25
  25. '인적분할' 한화 주가 장중 19%대 상승, 한화머시너리앤서비스홀딩스는 상한가 — 비즈니스포스트 · 2026-08-25
  26. “한화 18만원 뚫을까”...인적분할 후 주가 ‘불기둥’ [오늘, 이 종목] — v.daum.net · 2026-08-25
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  28. '인적 분할' 한화, 재상장 첫날 '장중 폭등'...한화생명도 '활짝' — 초이스경제 · 2026-08-25
  29. 한화엔진, 그룹사 북미 발전시장 진출 핵심...주가 상승 기대 — 증권일보 · 2026-08-24
  30. 한화 주가, 8월 25일 장중 124,600원 23.86% 상승 — 톱스타뉴스 · 2026-08-25

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