As large wildfires spread in the Yeongnam region, stocks related to firefighting equipment have shown strength in early trading on the 26th.
As of 9:56 a.m. on the same day, Paratech is trading at 1,652 won, up 5.97% from the previous trading day. Paratech shares rose more than 15% in early trading.
This corporation manufactures various firefighting safety products and equipment, including sprinklers, fire extinguishers, and fire detectors.
Nature & Environment stocks are also trading at 614 won, up 12.66% (69 won) on the KOSDAQ. Nature & Environment is engaged in environmental ecological restoration projects, soil purification projects, PC reservoir projects, and other construction businesses.
Companies such as K-Ware and EAGON INDUSTRIAL, which supply air quality measurement devices and air improvement equipment, are also showing strength.
Meanwhile, as the wildfires in the Yeongnam region continue for five days since the 21st, the total number of fatalities has reached 18. The Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters reported on the 26th that the fires resulted in 18 deaths, 6 major injuries, and 13 minor injuries, totaling 37 casualties. The major injuries include 1 from North Gyeongsang Province and 5 from South Gyeongsang Province, while the minor injuries include 6 from North Gyeongsang Province, 5 from South Gyeongsang Province, and 2 from Ulsan.