South Korea Stock Market

[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

[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