利好突袭，韩国股市大涨

Market Performance - The South Korean stock market experienced a significant rebound, with the KOSPI index rising over 2% during intraday trading, driven by strong performances in the information technology, healthcare, and financial sectors [1][3] - As of the latest report, the KOSPI index maintained a gain of approximately 1.9%, with notable increases in individual stocks such as Sk Biopharma (up over 16%) and Samsung SDI (up over 12%) [3] Economic Outlook - The South Korean government plans to utilize all policy tools, including fiscal, tax, and regulatory reforms, to achieve an economic growth forecast of 1% for the year, which is higher than the predictions from the Bank of Korea and the International Monetary Fund [3] - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for July showed a year-on-year increase of 2.1%, marking the second consecutive month of inflation exceeding 2% [3][4] Price Trends - The prices of agricultural products, particularly fruits and vegetables, have surged due to extreme heat, with the average retail price of watermelon reaching 33,337 KRW (approximately 173 RMB), reflecting a 33.7% increase from the previous month and a 17.6% increase from the same period last year [5][7] - Other notable price increases include tomatoes, which saw a nearly 70% rise month-on-month, and cabbages, which increased by 68% [7] Weather Impact - South Korea is experiencing one of the most severe heatwaves on record, with July temperatures reaching 33 degrees Celsius or higher on 15 days, significantly impacting agricultural production and prices [8]