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[Closing 2026-03-30] KOSPI and KOSDAQ Sharp Decline on Middle East Tension

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South Korean Markets Tumble as Middle East Tensions Weigh on Investor Sentiment KOSPI (^KS11) and KOSDAQ (^KQ11) closed lower on Monday, mirroring the broader global uncertainty surrounding escalating geopolitical risks in the Middle East. High-growth sectors, particularly technology and semiconductors, faced significant selling pressure throughout the session. KOSPI 5-Day Closing Trend Market Summary The benchmark … Read more

[Closing 2026-03-27] KOSPI Slips to 5,438.87 on Foreign Selling while KOSDAQ Recovers 0.43%

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Market Overview KOSPI 5-Day Closing Trend The South Korean stock market finished the week on a mixed note this Friday, March 27, 2026. The benchmark KOSPI (KRX: KOSPI) edged lower as persistent diplomatic uncertainties and foreign sell-offs weighed on large-cap sentiment. Conversely, the secondary KOSDAQ (KRX: KOSDAQ) managed a modest gain, buoyed by retail interest … Read more

[Closing 2026-03-26] KOSPI Plummets 3.2% as Foreign Investors Retreat

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Market Overview: KOSPI Plummets as Foreign Investors Retreat KOSPI 5-Day Closing Trend KOSPI (^KS11) and KOSDAQ (^KQ11) tickers showed a significant downturn today. The South Korean benchmark KOSPI closed at 5,460.46, falling 181.75 points or 3.22% from the previous session. The secondary KOSDAQ index followed suit, dropping 22.91 points or 1.98% to finish at 1,136.64. … Read more

[Closing 2026-03-25] KOSPI Reclaims 5,600 as Tech Stocks Rally

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KOSPI Reclaims 5,600 Level Amid Strong Tech Performance KOSPI 5-Day Closing Trend The South Korean stock market staged a significant recovery on Wednesday, March 25th, 2026, with both major indices posting substantial gains. The benchmark KOSPI (KOSPI 200) rose by 88.29 points, or 1.59%, to finish at 5,642.21, successfully reclaiming the 5,600 mark. The tech-heavy … Read more

[Closing 2026-03-24] KOSPI Rebounds as Bargain Hunters Step In

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KOSPI Rebounds as Bargain Hunters Step In KOSPI 5-Day Closing Trend The South Korean stock market staged a significant recovery on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, as investors seized the opportunity to buy shares at lower prices following a sharp decline in the previous session. The benchmark KOSPI (KOSPI) and the tech-heavy KOSDAQ (KOSDAQ) both ended … Read more

[Closing 2026-03-23] KOSPI Plunges 6.5% as Geopolitical Tensions Flare

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Market Overview: Geopolitical Tensions Spark Sharp Sell-off KOSPI 5-Day Closing Trend The South Korean stock market experienced a significant downturn on Monday, March 23, 2026, as escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East rattled global investor confidence. The benchmark KOSPI (KOSPI:KRX) plunged by 6.49%, closing at 5,405.75, while the tech-heavy KOSDAQ (KOSDAQ:KRX) also suffered a … Read more

[Closing 2026-02-19] KOSPI Surges 3.09% to 5,677 in Post-Seollal Rally as Institutions Buy Aggressively

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KOSPI record high rally February 19 2026

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.