# Semiconductor gains widen Korea KOSPI earnings gap as exporters slump - CHOSUNBIZ

> Operating profit at major Korean listed companies rose 12% quarter on quarter in Q3, but excluding semiconductors results worsened, according to a BNK Investment & Securities analysis. Samsung Electronics and SK hynix drove the gain, while autos, shipbuilding and defense underperformed. Only 24% of KOSPI 200 companies beat expectations, with 44% missing estimates.

- Date: 2026-11-01 · published 2026-11-01T23:41:47.387Z
- Category: market · region South Korea · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/74252-semiconductor-gains-widen-korea-kospi-earnings-gap-as-exporters-slump-chosunbiz
- Commodities: [Korean Won (KRW per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDKRW.md)

## Why it matters

A strong won and weak exporter earnings point to softer Korean import demand for feed inputs. The story has no direct link to feed commodity prices.

## Sources

- biz.chosun.com: https://biz.chosun.com/en/en-finance/2026/11/02/HODU5UZVO5H5XKNSJSJQQXTY6U/

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