South Korea Stock Markets & Securities

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

LG Electronics Breaks Japanese Dominance in Thai HVAC Market

LG Electronics signed a deal with Thai developer Sansiri to supply 14,000 high-efficiency cooling units, breaking Japanese dominance in Southeast Asia's HVAC market....

Published 2026.05.04. 18:52:48 |

Korean Heavy Industries Turn to Soft Marketing With Legos, Miniatures

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries' Ane Maersk container ship has been released as a 1,516-piece Lego set, as Korean heavy industry firms pursue soft marketi...

Published 2026.05.04. 18:23:54 |

Global Oil Stocks Near Crisis Levels, Prices Could Surge in June: Experts

Global oil inventories are falling to crisis levels amid the Strait of Hormuz blockade, with experts warning Brent crude could surge to $150-$200 per ...

Published 2026.05.04. 18:01:38 |

Pension Savings Insurance Share Falls Below 60% for First Time

Pension savings insurance share in Korea fell to 58.7% in Q1, below 60% for the first time, as investors shift to pension savings funds offering ETFs ...

Published 2026.05.04. 17:55:02 |

Decliners Outnumber Gainers as Samsung, SK hynix Dominate KOSPI

KOSPI surged 5.12% to 6,936.99 as Samsung Electronics and SK hynix combined market cap hit a record 42.2% of the index, though decliners outnumbered g...

Published 2026.05.04. 17:54:49 |

Short Selling and Margin Debt Surge Together, Signaling Market Overheating

KOSPI short selling balances surged 38% in a month to exceed 20 trillion won, while margin loans hit a record 36 trillion won, signaling peak market o...

Published 2026.05.04. 17:42:36 |

Property, Overseas Stock Capital Gains Tax Due by June 1

South Korea's NTS requires taxpayers who sold real estate or overseas stocks last year to file capital gains tax by June 1, with 220,000 targets recei...

Published 2026.05.04. 17:38:41 |

KOSPI Surges 5.12% to Record High, Less Than 1% From 7000

The KOSPI surged 5.12% to a record 6,936.99, less than 1% from 7000, as SK hynix topped 1,000 trillion won in market cap and foreigners net bought a r...

Published 2026.05.04. 17:33:30 |

Premier Partners Pursues Acquisition of Aircraft Parts Maker Yulgok

Premier Partners is pursuing the acquisition of Korean aircraft parts maker Yulgok, with the 100% stake valued at around 400 billion won. KCGI and thr...

Published 2026.05.04. 17:15:00 |

KOSPI Nears 7,000 as Short-Selling Balance Hits Record 20 Trillion Won

South Korea's KOSPI broke 6,900, nearing the 7,000 mark, while the VKOSPI fear gauge rose to 56.21 and short-selling balances hit a record 20 trillion...

Published 2026.05.04. 16:11:55 |

KOSPI Closes at Record 6,936.99 as SK hynix Market Cap Tops 1,000 Trillion Won

Published 2026.05.04. 15:56:39 |

KOSDAQ Closes Up 1.79% at 1,213.74

The KOSDAQ index closed at 1,213.74, gaining 21.39 points or 1.79% in the latest trading session....

Published 2026.05.04. 15:33:17 |

KOSPI Closes Up 5.12% at 6,936.99

The KOSPI closed at 6,936.99, gaining 338.12 points or 5.12% from the previous session, marking a sharp rally in Korea's benchmark stock index....

Published 2026.05.04. 15:32:33 |

Coupang Halts Uncertified Health Supplement Sales to Lead 6 Trillion Won Market

Published 2026.05.04. 15:04:44 |

Top 10 Korean Conglomerates' Market Cap Tops 4,000 Trillion Won

Published 2026.05.04. 14:39:25 |

LS Securities Partners with Toss Bank for Online Account Opening

LS Securities has partnered with Toss Bank to offer non-face-to-face account opening through the Toss Bank mobile app, with a 10,000 won welcome bonus...

Published 2026.05.04. 14:35:53 |

Brokerage Stocks Rally as KOSPI Hits Record High; Samsung Securities Jumps 28%

Korean brokerage stocks surged as the KOSPI hit a record high above 6,900. Samsung Securities jumped 28.65%, with Yuanta, Hanwha, and Korea Investment...

Published 2026.05.04. 13:28:14 |

Retail Investors' Wealth Effect Drives Korean Department Store Stocks Higher

Korean department store stocks Hyundai and Shinsegae surged over 35% in April as stock market gains fueled luxury spending, while hypermarket operator...

Published 2026.05.04. 13:04:11 |

Honda Exits Korea Auto Market, Goes All-In on Motorcycles with 16-Model Promotion

Honda Korea launches a May promotion across 16 motorcycle models, offering discounts and subsidies as the company pivots to motorcycles after exiting ...

Published 2026.05.04. 13:01:13 |

KOSPI Breaks 6,900 for First Time, 7,000 in Sight

South Korea's KOSPI surged more than 4% on Tuesday, breaking through 6,900 for the first time and putting the 7,000 milestone within reach ahead of th...

Published 2026.05.04. 12:58:34 |

Korea Exchange Holds AI Industry Roundtable in Pangyo on Listing Rules

The Korea Exchange held a roundtable with five leading AI companies including DEEPX, Rebellions, and FuriosaAI in Pangyo to explain KOSDAQ listing sys...

Published 2026.05.04. 11:41:45 |

SK hynix Market Cap Tops 1,000 Trillion Won as Stock Surges 9%

Published 2026.05.04. 11:32:03 |

Albamon Launches Farm Job Listings to Address Rural Labor Shortage

Published 2026.05.04. 11:10:42 |

Geo-Young Expands Online Pharmaceutical Marketplace for Clinics

Geo-Young has expanded On Grace Care, its online pharmaceutical marketplace for clinics, offering 26,000 products backed by 61 nationwide logistics ce...

Published 2026.05.04. 11:06:41 |

Power Equipment, Optical Communication Stocks Surge on AI Investment Boom

Published 2026.05.04. 10:57:58 |

LS Cable & System Targets US Subsea Grid Market with Turnkey Strategy at OTC 2026

Published 2026.05.04. 10:37:19 |

Breaking News: KOSPI Breaks 6,800 Mark for First Time

The KOSPI surged more than 3% on Tuesday to surpass 6,800 for the first time in history, ahead of the Children's Day holiday in South Korea....

Published 2026.05.04. 10:17:08 |