South Korea Stock Markets & Securities

Coverage of KOSPI, KOSDAQ, and Korean securities markets, including stock analysis and market trends.

K Bank Shares Fall Below IPO Price on KOSPI Debut

K Bank, South Korea's internet-only bank, saw its shares fall below the initial public offering price on its first day of trading on the KOSPI, after early gains quickly faded. The stock opened stron...

Published 2026.03.05. 14:04:26 | By Park Shin-won

Gangnam, Yongsan Home Prices Fall for Second Straight Week

Apartment prices in Seoul's three Gangnam districts and Yongsan-gu fell for the second consecutive week. Across Seoul, 18 of 25 districts showed eithe...

Published 2026.03.05. 14:00:05 | By Cheon Min-ah

K Bank Debuts on KOSPI After Third IPO Attempt

K Bank, South Korea's first internet-only bank, listed on the Korea Exchange's main KOSPI market on Thursday after three attempts at an initial public...

Published 2026.03.05. 13:53:48 | By Kim Jung-woo

Officetels Stage Quiet Comeback as Apartment Market Barriers Rise

Officetels are regaining attention as an alternative investment amid the "triple burden" of rising apartment prices, tightened loan regulations, and s...

Published 2026.03.05. 13:47:18 | By Kim Yeo-jin

LG Chem Unveils Integrated Battery Safety Solutions at InterBattery 2026

LG Chem (051910) is set to introduce integrated safety solutions designed to reduce battery fire risks. The company announced on the 5th that it will...

Published 2026.03.05. 13:32:24 | By Hyejin Jung

Securities Stocks Surge Double Digits as KOSPI Rebounds

Securities stocks surged in unison on the Korean stock market Wednesday morning as indices rebounded from sharp losses triggered by the Iran crisis. ...

Published 2026.03.05. 13:26:15 | By Park Shin-won

FSS Says Korean Stock Market to Recover Quickly from Middle East Turmoil

South Korea's Financial Supervisory Service said the domestic stock market will quickly recover from geopolitical risks triggered by U.S. airstrikes o...

Published 2026.03.05. 12:58:22 | Updated 2026.03.05. 14:10:50 | By Kim Nam-kyun

Korean Stocks Historically Recover Within 30 Days After Circuit Breakers

South Korea's stock market has historically recovered to pre-crisis levels within approximately 30 days following circuit breaker activations, accordi...

Published 2026.03.05. 12:34:29 | By Kang Ji-won, AX Content Lab

Korean Regulator Warns ETF Investors to Check Fees, Risk Factors

As exchange-traded funds have become a primary wealth-building vehicle for Korean investors, regulators have flagged numerous cases of inappropriate m...

Published 2026.03.05. 12:04:50 | By Kim Nam-kyun

Korea Tax Agency Recovers $185M from Stock Manipulators, Corporate Raiders

Stock manipulators who profited from false disclosures and corporate raiders who drove sound companies into insolvency have been hit with approximatel...

Published 2026.03.05. 12:00:05 | By Seo Min-woo

Korea Launches BDC System This Month; Products Expected in First Half

Korea's Business Development Company (BDC) system, a publicly listed fund investing in venture and innovative companies, takes effect this month. Once...

Published 2026.03.05. 12:00:05 | By Kim Nam-gyun

Depositors Flee Banks as Rate Gap Widens, Shift Funds to Stocks

Depositors are walking out of banks. With deposit rates stuck in the 2% range while lending rates soar above 6%, a "money move" shifting funds to the ...

Published 2026.03.05. 11:57:42 | By Nam Yun-jung

Seoul to Slash Gangnam-Gangseo Commute by 30 Minutes

The Seoul Metropolitan Government will invest heavily in transportation infrastructure across the southwestern districts of Gangseo, Guro, and Geumche...

Published 2026.03.05. 11:39:33 | By Hyejin Jeong

Top Investors Pick S-Oil as KOSPI Surges 10%

High-performing investors trading through Mirae Asset Securities made S-Oil their top net purchase on the morning of the 5th, followed by Hyundai Moto...

Published 2026.03.05. 11:38:31 | By Park Shin-won

Korea Aims for Full 12-Submarine Contract in Canada's $43B Project

Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Kim Jung-kwan expressed his determination to secure all 12 submarines in Canada's Patrol Submarine Project (CPS...

Published 2026.03.05. 11:35:45 | By Yunjin Cho

Value-Up Disclosures Spread to KOSDAQ as Index Hits Record High

Corporate value enhancement disclosures are spreading from KOSPI to KOSDAQ-listed companies, expanding the value-up movement across the broader market...

Published 2026.03.05. 11:32:19 | By Byun Soo-yeon

Coupang Named Global Top 100 Innovator for Second Consecutive Year

Coupang Inc. announced on the 5th that it has been selected for the second consecutive year as one of the "Global Top 100 Innovative Companies" by Lex...

Published 2026.03.05. 11:26:31 | By Lee Yong-sung

SK Chairman Chey to Attend Nvidia GTC, Meet CEO Huang

SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won is set to travel to San Jose, the frontline of the global artificial intelligence semiconductor battle, industry source...

Published 2026.03.05. 11:23:10 | By Seo Jong-gap

KOSPI Suffers Worst Single-Day Drop Since 9/11; Experts Urge Calm

South Korea's stock market suffered its worst single-day crash in history on Friday, surpassing losses recorded during the September 11 terrorist atta...

Published 2026.03.05. 11:17:53 | By Yoon Min-hyuk

Korea Investment Renames AI Semiconductor ETF to 'Semiconductor TOP3+'

Korea Investment Management announced on the 5th that it will rename its 'ACE AI Semiconductor Focus' exchange-traded fund (ETF) to 'ACE AI Semiconduc...

Published 2026.03.05. 10:59:17 | By Yoon Min-hyuk

Korea to Probe Gas Stations for Price Collusion Amid War-Driven Surge

The Korean government will investigate abnormal pricing practices at gas stations as domestic gasoline prices hit their highest level in approximately...

Published 2026.03.05. 10:57:06 | By Yunjin Cho

Market Memo: March 6 Stock Listings and Changes

**March 6** **Additional Common Stock Listings:** ISU Specialty Chemical (457190) (domestic BW), HYBE (domestic CB) **Stock Certificate Change Listi...

Published 2026.03.05. 10:48:33 | By Park Hye-jung

Starbucks 'Aerocano' Sells 1 Million Cups in First Week in Korea

Starbucks Korea announced Thursday that its "Aerocano," which debuted globally in Korea, surpassed 1 million cups sold within a week of launch. This m...

Published 2026.03.05. 10:38:10 | By Roh Hyun-young

FSC Activates Policy Finance Coordination to Support Exporters Amid Middle East Crisis

The government has decided to strengthen its coordination with policy financial institutions to assist export companies facing difficulties due to the...

Published 2026.03.05. 10:27:18 | By Shim Woo-il

Boston Dynamics Requests Five Atlas Components from Hyundai Mobis

Boston Dynamics, Hyundai Motor Group's U.S.-based robotics subsidiary, has requested Hyundai Mobis to supply five types of components for its humanoid...

Published 2026.03.05. 10:25:39 | By Sim Ki-moon

AI Adoption Spreads, But Only 1 in 3 Firms Redesign Business Models

Artificial intelligence adoption has reached enterprise-wide deployment at companies globally, yet only one in three firms have fundamentally redesign...

Published 2026.03.05. 10:13:42 | By Jung Sang-hoon

ABL Bio to Attend East-West Biopharma Summit, Seeks Global Partnerships

ABL Bio (298380) announced on January 5 that it will participate in the 5th East-West Biopharma Summit: Seoul, to be held from January 9 to 11. The e...

Published 2026.03.05. 10:04:35 | By Lee Jung-min

Korea Kolmar Introduces Robots to Cosmetics Preservation Testing, Boosting Speed 2.5-Fold

Korea Kolmar announced on the 5th that it has become the first company in South Korea to implement a robotic automation system in its cosmetics preser...

Published 2026.03.05. 10:04:23 | By Kang Dong-hun

LG Energy Solution Achieves Sulfur Cathode Technology in All-Solid-State Battery

LG Energy Solution (373220) has successfully implemented a high-capacity battery using sulfur as a cathode material with all-solid-state technology, d...

Published 2026.03.05. 09:57:20 | By Sim Ki-moon

Mirae Asset Life Hits Upper Limit After 93% Treasury Stock Cancellation

Mirae Asset Life Insurance hit the upper price limit in early trading on May 5. The surge followed the company's announcement of a massive treasury st...

Published 2026.03.05. 09:53:18 | By Park Shin-won

Olive Young Opens First U.S. Logistics Center in California

CJ Olive Young is expanding its K-beauty distribution infrastructure in the North American market by establishing its first logistics hub in the Unite...

Published 2026.03.05. 09:49:05 | By Kang Dong-hun

K Bank Rises Over 10% in KOSPI Debut

K Bank surged more than 10% on its first day of trading on the KOSPI on November 5. As of 9:33 a.m., shares of K Bank were trading at 9,330 won, up 1...

Published 2026.03.05. 09:41:48 | By Park Shin-won

KOSPI Recovers 5,500 Level, Surges Nearly 10% in Early Trading

The KOSPI, which plummeted for two consecutive days, opened higher on the 5th and recovered the 5,500 level in early trading. At 9:01 a.m., the KOSPI...

Published 2026.03.05. 09:32:23 | By Park Shin-won

Gold Supply Routes Disrupted as Dubai Flights Halted Amid Iran Strikes

U.S. airstrikes on Iran have grounded most Dubai-bound flights, potentially disrupting global gold and silver distribution, according to analysts. Exp...

Published 2026.03.05. 09:31:51 | By Nam Yun-jung

Samsung Securities Offers $14 Investment Credit to New Customers

Samsung Securities announced Wednesday it will launch a "Domestic Investment Credit Event" offering 20,000 won ($14) in investment credits to new cust...

Published 2026.03.05. 09:30:57 | By Jung Sang-hoon

Celltrion Wins Approval for 20mg Yuflyma, Completing Full Dosage Lineup

Celltrion has strengthened its competitive position in the global adalimumab market by securing approval for a low-dose formulation of its autoimmune ...

Published 2026.03.05. 09:30:43 | By Park Si-eun

KOSPI, KOSDAQ Trigger Buy Sidecars Amid Sharp Rebound

South Korea's stock markets triggered program trading halts on both the KOSPI and KOSDAQ on the 5th, as shares staged a sharp early-morning rebound fo...

Published 2026.03.05. 09:21:34 | By Park Shin-won

PFCT Acquires 20-Year Financial Software Firm N2Soft

PFCT, an artificial intelligence financial technology company, announced on the 5th that it has acquired a controlling stake (50% plus one share) in N...

Published 2026.03.05. 09:07:14 | By Park Min-ju

KOSDAQ Opens Up 4.64%, Gains 45.40 Points

The KOSDAQ index opened at 1,023.84 on Thursday, rising 45.40 points, or 4.64 percent, from the previous session's close....

Published 2026.03.05. 09:03:57 | By Kim Su-ho, AX Content Lab

KOSPI Opens Up 3.09%, Rises 157.38 Points to 5,250.92

The KOSPI opened at 5,250.92, up 157.38 points or 3.09%....

Published 2026.03.05. 09:02:43 | By Kim Su-ho, AX Contents Lab

Baemin-Only Franchise Partners See Sales Double

Franchisees of Cheogajip Yangnyeom Chicken participating in the "Baemin-Only" program with Baedal Minjok (Baemin) have seen their sales more than doub...

Published 2026.03.05. 08:48:19 | By Kim Yeon-ha

Samsung, SK Hynix Surge Over 10% in Pre-Market Trading

Major KOSPI stocks that plunged the previous day are rebounding in unison during pre-market trading, raising hopes for a recovery from recent losses. ...

Published 2026.03.05. 08:47:54 | By Park Shin-won

Pharma Research Target Cut on Slowing Rejuran Growth; Export Outlook Intact

Securities analysts forecast that Pharma Research (214450) will sustain growth through overseas export expansion despite intensifying competition in t...

Published 2026.03.05. 08:43:20 | By Lee Jung-min

Hana Securities Raises YG Entertainment Profit Forecast 40% on BIGBANG Tour

Hana Securities maintained its "buy" rating and 100,000 won target price for YG Entertainment, the brokerage said Wednesday. Analyst Lee Ki-hoon rais...

Published 2026.03.05. 08:38:51 | By Park Shin-won

Korean Brokerages Halt Margin Trading as KOSPI Plunges 12%

Major Korean securities firms have suspended new margin trading as credit limits were rapidly depleted. The move comes as retail investors' leveraged ...

Published 2026.03.05. 08:30:41 | By Kang Ji-won, AX Content Lab

South Korea's Foreign Reserves Rise in February on Dollar Bond Issuance

South Korea's foreign exchange reserves increased in February for the first time in three months, driven by the government's dollar-denominated bond i...

Published 2026.03.05. 07:58:04 | By Han Dong-hun

Korean Brokerages Warn KOSPI Could Plunge 30% If War Drags On

South Korean securities firms are drawing attention to worst-case scenarios after the KOSPI plunged 18% over two days following the outbreak of the U....

Published 2026.03.05. 07:41:48 | By Kim Soo-ho

KOSPI Plunges 12% in Worst Drop Since 9/11 as Retail Investors Buy the Dip

The KOSPI index, which had recently breached the historic 6,000-point milestone, crashed to record its worst single-day point drop and percentage decl...

Published 2026.03.05. 07:32:50 | By Cho Soo-yeon

Samsung Wage Talks Collapse Over Performance Bonus Cap Dispute

**AI PRISM* Customized Economic Briefing** *Editor's note: 'AI PRISM' (Personalized Report & Insight Summarizing Media) is an AI-based customized new...

Published 2026.03.05. 07:28:27 | By Kang Do-won

Korean Regulator Summons Brokerages Over Private Credit Fund Risks

South Korea's Financial Supervisory Service convened an emergency meeting with domestic securities firms on Friday, urging them to prepare contingency...

Published 2026.03.05. 07:28:03 | By Kang Do-won

AI Shock Triggers Private Credit Fund Exodus; Blackstone Sees 7.9% Redemptions

**Private Credit Market Faces Accelerating Fund Run** Blackstone's unlisted private credit fund BCRED received $3.8 billion (approximately 5.6 trilli...

Published 2026.03.05. 07:27:18 | By Dowon Kang

K-Defense Sector Eyes Expanded Middle East Orders After Combat Proven Success

**Key Issue Briefing** **KOSPI Records Largest-Ever Plunge, Exposing Structural Vulnerabilities in Korean Markets:** Geopolitical risks stemming from...

Published 2026.03.05. 07:26:43 | By Kang Do-won

Daewoo E&C to Cancel 4.17 Million Treasury Shares; LH to Supply 38,000 Rental Units

**AI PRISM Custom Economic Briefing** *Editor's Note: 'AI PRISM' (Personalized Report & Insight Summarizing Media) is an AI-based customized news rec...

Published 2026.03.05. 07:25:18 | By Kang Do-won

KOSPI Plunges 12%, Worst Single-Day Drop Since 9/11

South Korea's stock market suffered its steepest single-day decline since the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, as U.S. airstrikes on Iran trigger...

Published 2026.03.05. 07:23:44 | By Kang Do-won

Buyers in 30s, 40s Snap Up Over Half of Seoul Property Sales

Buyers in their 30s and 40s accounted for more than half of all apartment, villa, and officetel transactions in Seoul in January, signaling the growin...

Published 2026.03.05. 07:22:21 | By Kang Ji-won

Gangnam Unni Opens Dedicated Medical Tourism Center Amid K-Beauty Boom

Demand for K-medical and K-beauty services is rising as more foreign patients and tourists visit South Korea. K-beauty platform startups are intensif...

Published 2026.03.05. 07:10:05 | By Park Woo-in

IMBiologics Eyes 2032 Drug Launch After $1.3B Licensing Deals

IMBiologics, which achieved trillion-won-scale technology licensing deals within four years of its founding, has entered the global autoimmune disease...

Published 2026.03.05. 07:04:05 | By Lee Jung-min

Korea to Cap Crypto Exchange Major Shareholder Stakes at 20%

Financial regulators and the ruling party have agreed to cap major shareholder stakes in cryptocurrency exchanges at 20%. The move aims to strengthen ...

Published 2026.03.05. 07:00:05 | By Yeri Do

Middle East War Fallout Roils Exchange Rates, Threatens Duty-Free Recovery

Rising exchange rate volatility triggered by the U.S.-Iran war has cast fresh uncertainty over South Korea's duty-free industry, just as the sector wa...

Published 2026.03.05. 07:00:05 | By Lee Yong-sung

GS Retail Bets on Fresh Food to Counter Offline Retail Slump

GS Retail (007070) is doubling down on fresh food, where it holds a competitive edge, to overcome the stagnant offline retail market. The company plan...

Published 2026.03.05. 07:00:05 | By Kim Kyung-taek

Korean Builders Face War Risk After Hard-Won Profit Recovery

Major Korean construction companies have confirmed improved profitability last year through rigorous cost management and profit-focused business restr...

Published 2026.03.05. 07:00:05 | By Kim Kyung-mi

Korean Hair Loss Shampoo Maker Secures 70,000-Bottle US Export Order

Polyphenol Factory, the company behind functional haircare brand Gravity developed by KAIST researchers, announced Monday it secured export orders for...

Published 2026.03.05. 06:46:44 | By Kim Su-ho, AX Content Lab

KZ Precision Demands Governance Reform at Youngpoong, Citing Value Destruction

KZ Precision Co. (036560), a shareholder of Youngpoong Corp., has submitted shareholder proposals to Youngpoong's board ahead of the company's 75th an...

Published 2026.03.05. 05:30:05 | By Hyunwook Yoo

Korea to Probe Gas Stations as Fuel Prices Surge 54 Won in One Day

South Korea's government will investigate abnormal pricing behavior at gas stations after domestic gasoline prices hit their highest level in about tw...

Published 2026.03.05. 05:30:05 | By Yunjin Cho

LNG Price Surge Threatens Korean Power Costs, Inflation

Concerns are mounting that a potential war involving the United States, Israel, and Iran could directly hit liquefied natural gas, a vulnerable point ...

Published 2026.03.05. 05:30:05 | By Jae-hyun Joo

Korean Listed Firms' Share Buybacks Top 9 Trillion Won in Two Months

Share buybacks by Korean listed companies have surpassed 9 trillion won ($6.2 billion) in just two months this year as the government intensifies its ...

Published 2026.03.04. 21:32:39 | By Byun Soo-yeon

Korea to Cap Crypto Exchange Major Shareholder Stakes at 20%

Financial regulators and the ruling party have agreed to cap major shareholder stakes at cryptocurrency exchanges at 20%. The move aims to strengthen ...

Published 2026.03.04. 21:06:51 | By Do Ye-ri