Electronic stock market located in Seoul, South Korea
The Korea Times Aug 12
Speculative fever grips Kosdaq amid record rally: The Kosdaq has risen about 19 percent this month, the best performance among major global equity indexes ...
koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260812/speculative-fever-grips-kosdaq-amid-record-rally
The Korea Times Aug 10
Kosdaq soars 7% while KOSPI gains modestly - The Korea Times: KOSPI edged higher but failed to reclaim the 6,300 level, Monday, while the Kosdaq surged more than ...
koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260810/kosdaq-soars-7-while-kospi-gains-modestly
The Korea Times Aug 04
Kosdaq gains momentum as chip stocks jitter: Korean stocks ended mixed Tuesday, as the tech-heavy Kosdaq extended its rally on expectations of stronger investor ...
koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260804/kosdaq-gains-momentum-as-chip-stocks-jitter
The Korea Times Aug 05
KOSPI jumps nearly 4% as AI investment sentiment improves - The Korea Times: Korea's two main stock markets rallied in tandem Wednesday, as renewed optimism over ...
koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260805/kospi-jumps-nearly-4-as-ai-investment-sentiment-improves
The Korea Times Aug 03
KOSPI slides 5% after record surge, while funds rotate to Kosdaq: Korea's stock indexes moved sharply in opposite directions Monday, with the KOSPI tumbling more ...
koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260803/kospi-slides-5-after-record-surge-while-funds-rotate-to-kosdaq
The Korea Times Jul 28
'Black Tuesday': Seoul stocks crash over 10% as chip rout deepens: Korea's benchmark KOSPI plunged more than 10 percent Tuesday as a global semiconductor ...
koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260728/black-tuesday-seoul-stocks-crash-over-10-as-chip-rout-deepens
The Korea Times Jul 30
Korea's sidecar system faces test as triggers hit record high - The Korea Times: Once a rarely used emergency brake, the sidecar mechanism has become a recurring ...
koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260730/koreas-sidecar-system-faces-test-as-triggers-hit-record-high
The Korea Times Jul 14
KOSPI closes higher after wild swing, Kosdaq hits year low: The benchmark KOSPI staged a dramatic turnaround Tuesday, recovering from an intraday plunge of ...
koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260714/kospi-closes-higher-after-wild-swing-kosdaq-hits-year-low
The Korea Times Jul 15
KOSPI closes nears 7,300 as SK hynix ADR surge boosts investor sentiment: Korean stocks soared Wednesday, with KOSPI closing near 7,300 and Kosdaq reclaiming 800 ...
koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260715/kospi-closes-nears-7300-as-sk-hynix-adr-surge-boosts-investor-sentiment
The Korea Times Jul 06
Why Korea's IPO boom has turned into bust: Korea’s initial public offering (IPO) market is rapidly losing momentum despite a strong first-half rally in equities ...
koreatimes.co.kr/economy/others/20260706/why-koreas-ipo-boom-has-turned-into-bust
Key FactsKorea’s IPO Market Loses Momentum Despite Equity Rally
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- In the first half of 2025, 38 companies listed; in 2026, one joined KOSPI and 16 joined Kosdaq.
- Peace Piece Studio has fallen more than 75 percent below its offering price since its June 8 debut.
- StradVision trades more than 61 percent below its offering price; its market capitalization fell from 640 billion to about 240 billion won.
- Proposed tighter dual-listing curbs and stricter penny-stock delisting standards prompted companies to delay or reconsider listing plans.
Companies have raised just 1.13 trillion won through IPOs this year, well below the historical average.— Kang Young-hoon, an analyst at Samsung Securities
The Korea Times Jul 04
Korea's brokerages are raking it in. Their stocks aren't.: Korean brokerage stocks should be having their moment as trading booms, earnings head for another ...
koreatimes.co.kr/business/banking-finance/20260703/koreas-brokerages-are-raking-it-in-their-stocks-arent
The Korea Times Jul 03
KOSPI snaps back to 8,000 as Samsung, SK hynix rally: Korean stocks rebounded sharply from the previous day's sell-off on Friday, with the benchmark KOSPI ...
koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260703/kospi-snaps-back-to-8000-as-samsung-sk-hynix-rally
The Korea Times Jul 01
30 years on, Kosdaq struggles to regain investors' trust: As Kosdaq marks its 30th anniversary on Wednesday, the government is moving to weed out marginal firms ...
koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260701/30-years-on-kosdaq-struggles-to-regain-investors-trust
The Korea Times Jun 29
Korea's ETF market overtakes Kosdaq for 1st time: The domestic exchange-traded fund (ETF) market overtook the Kosdaq in market capitalization for the first time ...
koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260629/koreas-etf-market-overtakes-kosdaq-for-1st-time
The South Korean market just hit its worst week in decades, with circuit breakers twice and sidecar three times. Volatility is at a level not seen since the ... Show more
Is smart money leaving AI? South Korea's market swings hint capital rotation
Is smart money leaving AI? South Korea's market swings hint capital rotation
The Korea Times Jun 29
Korea's $518 bil. chip megaproject sparks Kosdaq rally, fails to lift KOSPI: Seoul stocks ended mixed Monday as persistent foreign selling kept the benchmark ...
koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260629/koreas-518-bil-chip-megaproject-sparks-kosdaq-rally-fails-to-lift-kospi
The Korea Times Jun 24
KOSPI rebounds from sharp sell-off on Samsung buyback hopes: Korea's benchmark stock index jumped more than 3 percent Wednesday, clawing back some of the ...
koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260624/kospi-rebounds-from-sharp-sell-off-on-samsung-buyback-hopes
The Korea Times Jun 22
Over 200 stocks face delisting as penny stock crackdown kicks off in July: More than 200 public companies could face delisting under a new Korea Exchange (KRX) ...
koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260622/over-200-stocks-face-delisting-as-penny-stock-crackdown-kicks-off-in-july
The Korea Times Jun 09
KOSPI retakes 8,000 mark as chip stocks lead sharp rebound: Korean stocks rebounded sharply Tuesday as semiconductor shares rallied worldwide ...
koreatimes.co.kr/economy/others/20260609/kospi-retakes-8000-mark-as-chip-stocks-lead-sharp-rebound
The Korea Times Jun 04
KOSPI pauses as Kosdaq surges on sector rotation: KOSPI fell nearly 2 percent on Thursday amid renewed tensions in the Middle East, while the previously ...
koreatimes.co.kr/economy/others/20260604/kospi-pauses-as-kosdaq-surges-on-sector-rotation
The Korea Times Jun 02
KOSPI ends higher after recovering from sharp intraday losses: Korea's benchmark KOSPI recovered from steep intraday losses Tuesday as retail and institutional ...
koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260602/kospi-ends-higher-after-recovering-from-sharp-intraday-losses
The Korea Times May 31
Foreign net selling of KOSPI stocks hit record high in May: Foreign selling of Korean stocks listed on the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) ...
koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260531/foreign-net-selling-of-kospi-stocks-hit-record-high-in-may
The Korea Times May 27
[LEE'S 1ST YEAR IN OFFICE] KOSPI heading toward 10,000: Fundamentals, policy fuel Korea's market rally
koreatimes.co.kr/economy/others/20260527/lees-1st-year-in-office-kospi-heading-toward-10000-fundamentals-policy-fuel-koreas-market-rally
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The Korea Times May 22
Kosdaq jumps nearly 5% on state-backed fund optimism, while KOSPI takes breather: The tech-heavy Kosdaq surged nearly 5 percent on Friday on optimism surrounding ...
koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260522/kosdaq-jumps-nearly-5-on-state-backed-fund-optimism-while-kospi-takes-breather
The Korea Times May 21
Ex-Samsung chip researcher takes 'Korean Palantir' to Kosdaq debut: A former researcher at Samsung Electronics has successfully taken his physical artificial ...
koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260521/ex-samsung-chip-researcher-takes-korean-palantir-to-kosdaq-debut
The Korea Times May 19
Rate jitters, controversies, weak earnings deepen slump in Korea's biotech stocks
koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260519/rate-jitters-controversies-weak-earnings-deepen-slump-in-koreas-biotech-stocks
The Korea Times May 13
Alteogen's KOSPI move fuels concerns amid widening KOSPI-Kosdaq gap: Biotech giant Alteogen’s move toward a KOSPI listing transfer is fueling concerns within the ...
koreatimes.co.kr/economy/others/20260513/alteogens-kospi-move-fuels-concerns-amid-widening-kospi-kosdaq-gap
The Korea Times May 11
KOSPI races toward 8,000 as chip gains outweigh Iran fears: Korea's benchmark KOSPI extended its record-breaking rally, Monday, moving closer to the 8 ...
koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260511/kospi-races-toward-8000-as-chip-gains-outweigh-iran-fears
The Korea Times May 03
Over 400 Korea-listed firms exceed $679.7 mil. in market capitalization: The number of Korean-listed companies whose market capitalization surpassed 1 trillion ...
koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260503/over-400-korea-listed-firms-exceed-6797-mil-in-market-capitalization
The Korea Times Apr 27
Korean stocks top $4 tril. in market cap for 1st time: The combined market capitalization of listed firms in Korea surpassed the 6,000 trillion won ($4 ...
koreatimes.co.kr/economy/others/20260427/korean-stocks-top-4-tril-in-market-cap-for-1st-time
The Korea Times Apr 24
KOSPI closes slightly lower after 3-day record run: Benchmark index KOSPI ended slightly lower Friday, snapping a three-day record-breaking run ...
koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260424/kospi-closes-slightly-lower-after-3-day-record-run
The Korea Times Apr 06
Roller coaster stock: Sam Chun Dang Pharm surges over 400%, then plunges amid doubts
koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260406/roller-coaster-stock-sam-chun-dang-pharm-surges-over-400-then-plunges-amid-doubts
The Korea Times Apr 01
KOSPI, won rise as Trump, Iran signal potential easing of tensions: Korea’s benchmark KOSPI jumped sharply Wednesday, with the won rebounding after days of ...
koreatimes.co.kr/economy/others/20260401/kospi-won-rise-as-trump-iran-signal-potential-easing-of-tensions
The Korea Times Mar 22
Two-tier Kosdaq market plan draws mixed reactions: The Financial Services Commission’s (FSC) plan to split secondary bourse Kosdaq into two tiers is drawing ...
koreatimes.co.kr/economy/policy/20260322/two-tier-kosdaq-market-plan-draws-mixed-reactions
The Korea Times Mar 25
KOSPI, Kosdaq climb on hopes of Iran ceasefire: Korean stocks rallied on Wednesday, with both the KOSPI and Kosdaq moving higher after reports that the United ...
koreatimes.co.kr/economy/others/20260325/kospi-kosdaq-climb-on-hopes-of-iran-ceasefire
The Korea Times Mar 26
KOSPI falls, won weakens as US-Iran ceasefire uncertainty weighs on markets: Both KOSPI and Kosdaq moved lower Thursday, as growing uncertainty over potential ...
koreatimes.co.kr/economy/others/20260326/kospi-falls-won-weakens-as-us-iran-ceasefire-uncertainty-weighs-on-markets
The Korea Times Mar 25
Sidecar curbs jump as market volatility grips KOSPI: Korea’s stock market has experienced exceptional volatility this year, triggering 10 sidecar measures on the ...
koreatimes.co.kr/economy/others/20260325/sidecar-curbs-jump-as-market-volatility-grips-kospi
The Korea Times Mar 18
Korea Exchange in hot seat after botched Kosdaq status reversal: The Korea Exchange (KRX) is under fire after mistakenly removing a management-issue designation ...
koreatimes.co.kr/economy/others/20260318/korea-exchange-in-hot-seat-after-botched-kosdaq-status-reversal
The Korea Times Mar 04
Seoul stocks suffer steepest fall in history over widening Iran conflict: The benchmark KOSPI recorded its largest-ever daily loss of 12.06 percent Wednesday ...
koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260304/seoul-stocks-suffer-steepest-fall-in-history-over-widening-iran-conflict
The Korea Times Mar 05
Buy-side sidecar activated for KOSPI, Kosdaq markets after sharp rise: Korea's main bourse operator on Tuesday issued buy-side sidecars on the stock market ...
koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260305/buy-side-sidecar-activated-for-kospi-kosdaq-markets-after-sharp-rise
The Korea Times Feb 14
Kosdaq 3,000 harder than KOSPI 5,000: Morgan Stanley: HONG KONG — With the Korean government reaching its ambitious KOSPI 5,000 goal faster than expected ...
koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260214/kosdaq-3000-harder-than-kospi-5000-morgan-stanley
The Korea Times Feb 03
STOs emerge as key engine for pushing Kosdaq toward 3,000 level: Security tokens are emerging as a key engine to push the Kosdaq past the 3 ...
koreatimes.co.kr/economy/policy/20260203/stos-emerge-as-key-engine-for-pushing-kosdaq-toward-3000-level
Yonhap News Agency Jan 29
Gov't eyes expanding public fund investment in KOSDAQ: SEOUL, Jan. 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korea plans to encourage more active investment...
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The Korea Times Jan 28
Retail investors betting against Kosdaq rally see losses amid continued bull market
koreatimes.co.kr/economy/others/20260128/retail-investors-betting-against-kosdaq-rally-see-losses-amid-continued-bull-market
The Korea Times Jan 27
Kosdaq soars to highest point in more than 25 years: The secondary bourse Kosdaq soared to its highest level in more than 25 years, Monday, finishing above 1 ...
koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260126/kosdaq-soars-to-highest-point-in-more-than-25-years
The Korea Times Jan 27
Fake financial consultancies rampant as KOSPI, Kosdaq rally: Choi ji-sung, an office worker in his 40s, said he heard about some of his colleagues almost losing ...
koreatimes.co.kr/economy/others/20260127/fake-financial-consultancies-rampant-as-kospi-kosdaq-rally
Yonhap News Agency Jan 26
Seoul shares snap 3-day rise ahead of Fed rate decision; KOSDAQ surges 7 pct to over 1,000
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The Korea Times Dec 23 25
Korea's 1st commercial space vehicle launch fails: The HANBIT-Nano, Korea’s first commercial space launch vehicle, saw a successful lift-off from its launch site ...
koreatimes.co.kr/business/tech-science/20251223/koreas-1st-commercial-space-vehicle-launch-fails
The Korea Times Dec 15 25
Kosdaq blueprint draws attention ahead of presidential policy briefing, 1,000-point milestone
koreatimes.co.kr/economy/policy/20251215/kosdaq-blueprint-draws-attention-ahead-of-presidential-policy-briefing-1000-point-milestone
The Korea Times Nov 21 25
How TeraView becomes first UK firm to list on Kosdaq: TeraView Holdings is set to become the first U.K. company to list on Korea's secondary Kosdaq market ...
koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20251121/how-teraview-becomes-first-uk-firm-to-list-on-kosdaq
The Korea Times Nov 03 25
Major Kosdaq firms’ exodus to KOSPI adds to market divide concerns: Major listed companies are departing from the junior bourse Kosdaq to the benchmark KOSPI ...
koreatimes.co.kr/economy/others/20251103/major-kosdaq-firms-exodus-to-kospi-adds-to-market-divide-concerns
The Korea Times Oct 25 25
Battery stocks stage sharp rebound after two years of slump: Battery-related stocks, which had been on a downward trend for the past two years ...
koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20251024/battery-stocks-stage-sharp-rebound-after-two-years-of-slump
The Korea Times Oct 10 25
KOSPI tops 3,600 for 1st time as chip stocks lead post-holiday rally in Korea: Korea's benchmark KOSPI surged past the 3,600 mark for the first time on Friday ...
koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20251010/kospi-tops-3600-for-1st-time-as-chip-stocks-lead-post-holiday-rally
The Korea Times Aug 01 25
Seoul stocks nosedive on disappointment over tax reforms: For the first time under the Lee Jae Myung administration, both the benchmark KOSPI and the secondary ...
koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20250801/seoul-stocks-nosedive-on-disappointment-over-tax-reforms
The Korea Times Jun 21 25
South Korea's benchmark KOSPI breaches 3,000 points for 1st time in over 3 years - The Korea Times
koreatimes.co.kr/business/banking-finance/20250620/kospi-breaches-3000-points-for-1st-time-in-over-3-years
The Korea Times Feb 25 25
Korea's first alternative stock trading platform fuels brokerage competition
koreatimes.co.kr/www/biz/2025/02/175_392976.html
The Korea Times Jan 16 25
Why is Trump's inauguration sparking stock boom for Hanwha Group?: Stock prices of Hanwha Group companies are surging ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration as ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/biz/2025/01/175_390555.html
The Korea Times Jan 14 25
KOSPI remains undervalued despite Value-up Program : The market valuation of listed companies in Korea dropped relative to their book value in 2024 ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/biz/2025/01/126_390380.html
The Korea Times Dec 30 24
Korea's stock market wraps up 2024 with lackluster finish : The benchmark KOSPI ended the final trading day of 2024 on Monday with a lackluster performance ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/biz/2024/12/175_389404.html
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