Korea Exchange

South Korean market volatility and semiconductor sector

8 clusters · 51 sources · last updated about 19 hours ago

Latest: South Korea's Kospi faces volatility amid semiconductor dependency

South Korean financial markets have faced ongoing volatility in both equity and currency sectors. While the South Korean won has shown strength against the U.S. dollar—driven by trade and current account surpluses—the KO

AI infrastructure demand drives tech sector growth and risk

26 clusters · 95 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: TSMC growth outlook driven by AI demand and AMD expansion

The expansion of AI infrastructure continues to drive record growth across the technology and semiconductor sectors. TSMC reported record August 2026 revenue of approximately $16.3 billion, a 53.3% year-on-year increase,

South Korean retail investment trends and risks

3 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: South Korean investor deposits drop by 51 trillion won in four months

South Korean retail investors have shown increased interest in specific financial products to manage market volatility and seek diversification. In early September, net purchases of domestic REITs ETFs rose by 44.4% comp

South Korea AI chip volatility and semiconductor expansion

294 clusters · 707 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: South Korean stock market faces volatility amid policy criticism

The AI-memory surge and subsequent market volatility evolved through late 2026. Following a period of significant sell-offs, the KOSPI saw a massive single-day gain of roughly 18% on July 31, driven by Samsung Electronic

South Korean debt stress, bank profits and credit risks

39 clusters · 37 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: South Korean financial authorities deny mortgage restriction rumors

In mid-August 2026, South Korea’s household credit was projected to exceed 2,000 trillion won. To manage this, the Financial Services Commission doubled the annual household debt growth target from 1.5% to 3.0%. In respo

Samsung SDI market and technological developments

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Samsung SDI sees stock volatility amid rising analyst price targets

Samsung SDI has seen increased analyst optimism and stock volatility driven by technological advancements and strategic partnerships. DS Investment Securities raised its price target for the manufacturer, citing an expec

South Korean ETF market regulatory impact

4 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: South Korean retail investors lose 6.3 trillion won in single-stock ETPs

In late September 2026, the South Korean ETF market experienced a significant shift in trading activity driven by regulatory changes. Initially, data from the Korea Exchange showed a divergence in strategies: foreign inv

South Korean won and US dollar exchange rate volatility

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: South Korean won hits 25-month low against US dollar

In the third quarter of 2026, South Korean financial markets saw high returns for ‘dollar inverse’ exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which bet on a decline in the US dollar. The KODEX US Dollar Futures Inverse 2X, TIGER US D

Global market volatility: AI growth and rising yields

23 clusters · 456 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: KOSPI and KOSDAQ trigger circuit breakers amid AI-driven sell-off

Global financial markets remain volatile as the interplay between artificial intelligence growth, energy disruptions, and macroeconomic shifts continues. While Middle East crude oil flows have shown signs of recovery, Br

South Korean corporate and financial market volatility

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: South Korean companies face scrutiny over Q3 earnings and shareholder returns

South Korean financial and corporate sectors are experiencing volatility as investors assess third-quarter performance and valuation risks. In the banking sector, stocks have faced downward pressure, with the KRX Bank I

South Korea green transformation and carbon market strategy

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: South Korea to launch 3 trillion won construction fund and carbon market

South Korea has initiated a large-scale strategy to manage its energy transition and climate goals. The government first unveiled the Korea Green Transformation (K-GX) strategy, a plan to invest approximately $747 billio

South Korean securities sector financial growth

6 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: South Korean financial holdings hit record 17.6 trillion won profit

South Korean securities firms have demonstrated significant financial growth and revenue diversification. Early reports indicated a shift toward investment banking, asset management, and retail services. By the first hal

South Korea-US-Japan nuclear and energy cooperation

4 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: US and South Korea outline USD120 billion nuclear energy framework

Discussions regarding nuclear cooperation between South Korea and the United States initially focused on large-scale energy infrastructure. Reports indicated potential plans to construct up to eight large-scale nuclear r

South Korean M&A insider trading investigation

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: South Korean court sentences group for 3.47 billion won luxury counterfeit sales

South Korean financial authorities have uncovered an “information cartel” consisting of financial professionals who allegedly used non-public merger and acquisition (M&A) information to generate over 20 billion won in il

South Korea expands crypto oversight and STO roadmap

18 clusters · 52 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: South Korea to launch tokenized securities market in 2027

Since June 2026, South Korea has aggressively expanded its crypto-regulatory framework. The cabinet amended the Foreign Exchange Transactions Act, requiring overseas transfer firms to register with the Bank of Korea and

South Korean biohealth industry growth and investment

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Korea Biotechnology Industry Organization supports investment for 31 biotech firms

South Korea’s biohealth industry experienced growth in employment and revenue during the second quarter of 2026. Total employment in the sector reached 1.156 million people, a 2.9% year-on-year increase, driven largely b

South Korean financial regulatory oversight

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: South Korea's NSDS fails to investigate 74% of reported short selling violations

The Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) has addressed various aspects of financial oversight and consumer protection in South Korea. Initially, the FSS issued warnings to consumers regarding bank loan management. The re

South Korea capital market investor relations initiative

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: South Korean financial leaders discuss market reforms and regional cooperation

The inaugural ‘Korea Premium Weeks 2026’ launched as a major integrated capital market investor relations event in South Korea. Hosted by the Financial Services Commission and the Korea Exchange, the three-week program i

South Korean healthcare and biotech KOSDAQ listings

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: NEX-I files for KOSDAQ listing to fund immunotherapy drug development

Multiple South Korean companies in the healthcare and biotechnology sectors have initiated processes to list on the KOSDAQ exchange. Baropharm, a pharmacy integration platform, has submitted a registration statement to

South Korean asset management and ETF market trends

3 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: South Korean asset managers report strong ETF performance and inflows

The South Korean asset management and ETF market has experienced significant activity and growth. Initially, financial institutions like Korea Investment & Securities focused on technological upgrades, such as overhaulin

Expansion of South Korean market ETFs

4 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Hong Kong launches new cross-market semiconductor and technology ETFs

In mid-September 2026, new exchange-traded funds (ETFs) were launched to provide international investors with exposure to the South Korean market. On September 15, Mirae Asset Global Investments (Hong Kong) listed the G

South Korean market divergence and banking rate inversions

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 30 days ago

Latest: South Korean markets see high ETF returns and loan rate inversions

The South Korean stock market has exhibited a growing disconnect between corporate earnings and individual stock performance. In late August, despite Q2 operating profits exceeding estimates by 10.97%, the number of stoc

South Korean food and beverage sector investment

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated about 1 month ago

Latest: South Korean food and beverage stocks see rise in foreign investment

Foreign investors are increasing their holdings in South Korea’s food and beverage sector, with foreign ownership in food and tobacco rising to 11.98% despite recent market volatility. Analysts indicate this trend is f