KOSPI/KOSDAQ Weekly
KOSPI Declines Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty KOSPI 5-Day Closing Trend The South Korean benchmark KOSPI (KRX: KOSPI) and the tech-heavy KOSDAQ (KRX: KOSDAQ) showed divergent paths on Monday, April 13, 2026. While the KOSPI retreated from its recent highs due to escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, the KOSDAQ managed to post modest gains, driven … Read more
KOSPI and KOSDAQ Indices Rebound on Foreign Buying The South Korean stock market saw a significant rebound on Friday, April 10, 2026, as geopolitical risks appeared to subside. The benchmark KOSPI (KOSPI) and the tech-heavy KOSDAQ (KOSDAQ) both posted strong gains, with the KOSPI reclaiming the 5,850 level after a brief slump in the previous … Read more
KOSPI and KOSDAQ Retreat as Foreign Investors Pivot Following Record Rally KOSPI 5-Day Closing Trend The South Korean benchmark KOSPI (^KS11) and the tech-heavy KOSDAQ (^KQ11) both closed lower on Thursday, April 9, 2026, as a wave of profit-taking and renewed macro-economic concerns halted the market’s recent record-breaking momentum. The KOSPI slipped back below the … Read more
KOSPI (KS11) · KOSDAQ (KQ11) South Korean Markets Witness Historic Rally as KOSPI Surmounts 5,800 Barrier The South Korean equity market experienced an extraordinary day of trading on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, with the benchmark KOSPI index posting one of its largest single-day percentage gains in recent history. Driven by a significant de-escalation in Middle … Read more
KOSPI Rebounds to 5,450 Amid Institutional Buying Surge KOSPI 5-Day Closing Trend The South Korean stock market closed with mixed results on Monday, April 6, 2026. The benchmark KOSPI (.KS11) climbed 1.36% to end at 5,450.33, recovering from last week’s correction. In contrast, the tech-heavy KOSDAQ (.KQ11) fell 1.54%, finishing the session at 1,047.37. Market … Read more
Samsung Electronics (005930) · SK Hynix (000660) KOSPI Surges as Foreign Investors Return to Samsung and SK Hynix KOSPI 5-Day Closing Trend The South Korean stock market experienced a significant rebound on Friday, April 3rd, 2026, as foreign and institutional investors aggressively returned to large-cap semiconductor stocks. After several days of intense volatility driven by … Read more
KOSPI and KOSDAQ Technical Summary KOSPI 5-Day Closing Trend The South Korean stock market (KOSPI: ^KS11, KOSDAQ: ^KQ11) staged a notable recovery on Friday, April 3, 2026, as investor sentiment improved following a period of intense volatility. The benchmark KOSPI rose 143.25 points, or 2.74%, to close at 5,377.30. Meanwhile, the secondary KOSDAQ index gained … Read more
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
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