Johnny Lee 
KOSPI Index · KOSDAQ Index · Hanwha Aerospace (012450) · Doosan Enerbility (034020) · HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (329180) · Hanwha Ocean (042660) · Samsung Electronics (005930) · SK Hynix (000660) · KB Financial Group (105560) · Shinhan Financial Group (055550) South Korea’s benchmark KOSPI record high defense rally extended into Friday, February 20, 2026, … Read more
South Korea’s KOSPI surged 3.09% to a record high of 5,677.25 on February 19, led by Samsung Electronics (+4.86%) and SK Hynix (+1.59%). As markets open on February 20, we analyze the key drivers and what to watch.
KOSPI surged 3.09% to 5,677.25 on February 19, 2026, the first trading session after the Seollal (Lunar New Year) holiday. KOSDAQ climbed 4.94% to 1,160.71. Institutions net bought KRW 1.64 trillion on the KOSPI while foreign investors remained net sellers.
KOSPI, Samsung Electronics (005930), SK Hynix (000660) Weekly Recap: KOSPI Navigates Global AI Volatility and Export Resilience (Feb 9–13, 2026) The South Korean stock market experienced a dynamic week as the KOSPI index grappled with shifting global sentiments regarding AI valuations and domestic economic signals. Despite mid-week volatility triggered by Wall Street’s tech correction, the … Read more
Harim Holdings (003380) Harim Holdings (003380): A Guide to Analyzing Short Selling Trends and Market Sentiment Short selling data provides a unique window into market sentiment and the strategic positions of institutional investors. For Harim Holdings (003380), recent trends in short selling volume and outstanding balances offer critical insights for global investors. This guide breaks … Read more
Woori Financial Group (316140) Woori Financial Group (316140): Boosting Value with Tax-Free Dividends and M&A Momentum Woori Financial Group is emerging as a top pick among Korean financial holdings, driven by a unique “tax-free dividend” strategy and aggressive non-banking expansion. Despite a 4Q25 earnings miss caused by proactive cost-clearing, analysts are raising target prices, citing … Read more
Analysis of the ‘Chi-maek’ meeting between SK Group and NVIDIA CEOs, confirming strong SK Hynix Momentum driven by HBM4 supply and integrated AI solutions.
Analysis of Mediana\’s (041920) 2025 Q4 earnings, highlighting a 339% surge in full-year operating profit and strong revenue growth in patient monitoring devices.
Heungkuk Securities forecasts DRAM supply shortages through 2027 with a -5.3% sufficiency ratio. Learn the optimal Samsung SK Hynix investment strategy as HBM demand grows 91% YoY and why SK Hynix remains the top pick in Korean memory semiconductors.
Korean Markets End Mixed as Tech Stocks Lead Volatility South Korean equities closed Friday’s session with divergent performances as investors digested fresh economic data and monitored global market sentiment ahead of the weekend. Index Performance Index Close Change % Change KOSPI 2,547.82 -18.45 -0.72% KOSDAQ 748.33 +5.67 +0.76% The benchmark KOSPI retreated 0.72% to close … Read more