KCC Says Insulation Demand Lifts Profit as H2 Outlook Strengthens
KCC reports insulation sales volumes rose and operating profit reached 128.9 billion won, up 37.6% year on year. The silicone segment drove profitability through price increases and demand growth, with insulation volumes expanding despite the housing market downturn. KCC sees further margin upside if industrial, semiconductor cluster, data center, and public housing demand grows.