Han Ji-young, an analyst at Kiwoom Securities, reports that US intervention in oil-rich Venezuela may have limited impact on the Korea Composite Index. Han said, “Even if oil price volatility temporarily increases, its direct impact on the stock market is expected to be limited this week. The stock market is likely to focus more on macro and corporate events than on Venezuelan issues. “She added that Samsung Electronics will announce preliminary results for the fourth quarter on January 8. The semiconductor company's quarterly results may provide a basis for the effectiveness of the current gains driven by chip stocks.

Han Ji-young, an analyst at Kiwoom Securities, reports that US intervention in oil-rich Venezuela may have limited impact on the Korea Composite Index. Han said, “Even if oil price volatility temporarily increases, its direct impact on the stock market is expected to be limited this week. The stock market is likely to focus more on macro and corporate events than on Venezuelan issues. “She added that Samsung Electronics will announce preliminary results for the fourth quarter on January 8. The semiconductor company's quarterly results may provide a basis for the effectiveness of the current gains driven by chip stocks.