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 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
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
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