South Korea Market

[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

[Morning 2026-03-30] Samsung and SK Hynix 2X ETF to Redefine Semiconductor Investing

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Samsung Electronics (005930) · SK Hynix (000660) Market Brief: The Rise of Samsung SK Hynix 2X ETF KOSPI 5-Day Closing Trend As of March 30, 2026, the South Korean financial landscape is on the brink of a historic shift. Regulatory authorities have recently signaled the green light for the launch of the country’s first single-stock … 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 2026-03-23] 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