Samsung Electronics (005930) · SK Hynix (000660) · NAVER (035420) · Kakao (035720) The Impact of the Trump Tariff Shock on the Korean Market The South Korean financial markets experienced a significant downturn on April 2, 2026, as investors reacted to the unexpected announcement of new import tariffs by the Trump administration. This “Trump Tariff … Read more
KOSPI and KOSDAQ Plunge on Sharp Global Political Uncertainty The South Korean stock market experienced a dramatic downturn on Thursday, April 2, 2026, as both the KOSPI and KOSDAQ indices plummeted following renewed concerns over global political shifts, often referred to by local analysts as “Trump Risk.” The KOSPI (KS11) closed at 5,234.05, dropping 244.65 … Read more
Samsung Electronics (005930) · SK Hynix (000660) Geopolitical De-escalation Fuels the Semiconductor Surge Rally The South Korean stock market experienced a historic breakthrough on April 1, 2026, as the benchmark KOSPI index soared by a staggering 8.44%, closing at 5,478.70. This massive upward movement, dubbed by market analysts as the Semiconductor Surge Rally, was primarily … Read more
KOSPI and KOSDAQ Sharp Rebound Amid Middle East De-escalation Hopes KOSPI 5-Day Closing Trend The South Korean stock market experienced a significant recovery on Wednesday, with the benchmark KOSPI (KRX: KOSPI) and the tech-heavy KOSDAQ (KRX: KOSDAQ) both posting strong gains. The rally was primarily driven by signs of de-escalation in the Middle East conflict, … Read more
Samsung Electronics (005930) · SK Hynix (000660) Global Uncertainty and Semiconductor Market Shock Rattle KOSPI KOSPI 5-Day Closing Trend The South Korean stock market experienced a historic downturn on March 31, 2026, as a massive Semiconductor Market Shock sent indices tumbling. The benchmark KOSPI closed at 5,052.46, falling 224.84 points or 4.26% from the previous … Read more