Market Brief

[Morning 2026-03-31] KOSPI Plunges 2.97% Amid Rising Middle East Tensions

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KOSPI Middle East tensions Korean stocks

Samsung Electronics (005930) · SK Hynix (000660) The South Korean stock market experienced a significant sell-off on Monday as geopolitical risks in the Middle East rattled global markets. The benchmark KOSPI index closed at 5,277.30, marking a sharp decline of 161.57 points or 2.97%. Investor sentiment was heavily weighed down by the prospect of escalating … Read more

[Morning 2026-03-24] KOSPI Market Crash: Trump Shock Triggers Massive Sell-off in Samsung and SK Hynix

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KOSPI Market Crash Korean stocks

Samsung Electronics (005930) · SK Hynix (000660) · NAVER (035420) · Kakao (035720) Morning Report: KOSPI Market Crash as ‘Trump Shock’ Rattles South Korea The South Korean financial markets faced an unprecedented wave of selling on March 23, 2026, as the “Trump Shock” sent ripples of panic through global trading floors. The benchmark KOSPI index … Read more