Korea Hot Stocks-LG Philips LCD,POSCO, Korea Gas

SEOUL, Feb 22 (Reuters) - Stocks on the move on Friday include:

As of 0228 GMT, the main KOSPI was 1.5 percent down at 1,678.29 points, dragged down by exporters such as Samsung Electronics after the latest U.S. economic data pointed towards possible recession in South Korea's second-biggest export market.

The index opened 0.98 percent lower at 1,687.63 points.

**LG PHILIPS LCD UP ON ANTICIPATED BOOM IN DEMAND**

Shares in LG.PHILIPS LCD (034220.KS: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz), South Korean flat screen maker, rose 2.41 percent to 44,550 won thanks to expectations that surging demand for LCD products such as laptops would continue.

It extended a rally following Wednesday's strong profit outlook from Hewlett-Packard, of which LG Philips LCD is a top supplier.

"Demand for both TV and notebook panels will likely remain strong, offsetting weak panel prices," said Cheon Hoh, an analyst at Goodmorning Shinhan Securities.

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**POSCO SLIDES ON INDIA PLANT DELAY, PRICE CONCERN**