KOSPI/KOSDAQ Weekly
KOSPI Index (KS11) · KOSDAQ Index (KQ11) KOSPI Shatters 6,300 Milestone in Historic AI-Driven Rally The South Korean stock market witnessed a historic day on February 26, 2026, as the benchmark KOSPI index soared past the 6,300-point mark for the first time in history. Driven by a massive surge in heavyweight semiconductor stocks and unyielding … Read more
KOSPI Index · KOSDAQ Index KOSPI Scales New Peaks Amid AI Chip Euphoria and Value-up Momentum The South Korean stock market continued its historic ascent on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, with the benchmark KOSPI index reaching another record high. Despite intensifying profit-taking from foreign investors, the market was bolstered by relentless demand for artificial intelligence … Read more
Samsung Electronics (005930) · SK Hynix (000660) KOSPI Target Raised to 6,300 Amid Semiconductor Super Cycle The South Korean stock market continues its unprecedented bull run as major brokerages aggressively raise their outlook for the benchmark index. Recent analysis from Yuanta Securities Korea has pushed the upper bound of the KOSPI target to a staggering … Read more
KOSPI Index · KOSDAQ Index KOSPI Hits New Heights in KOSPI Record High Tech Rally The South Korean equity market reached a historic milestone on Monday, February 23, 2026, as the benchmark KOSPI index surged to a fresh record high. This KOSPI record high tech rally was fueled primarily by explosive gains in the semiconductor … Read more
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
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
Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix Lead Mixed Session South Korean technology stocks showed varied performance in today’s trading session, with semiconductor giants Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix capturing investor attention amid ongoing global chip market dynamics. The KOSPI index reflected cautious sentiment as traders assessed corporate earnings prospects and macroeconomic indicators. Semiconductor Sector Performance Samsung … Read more