ETFs listed in the United States that track South Korean equities, such as the iShares MSCI Korea ETF and the Franklin FTSE Korea ETF, have posted significant gains. The rise follows advances in the Korea Composite Stock Price Index, driven by strength in technology stocks and robust inflows of foreign capital.

Direxion Daily MSCI South Korea Bull 3x Shares soars 6%; iShares MSCI Korea ETF up 2%.