Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Market cap of Korean-listed companies surpasses 6 quadrillion won for first time: Data

The total market capitalization of companies listed on the local stock market surpassed 6 quadrillion won ($4.08 trillion) for the first time on Monday, boosted by anticipation for the semiconductor sector, industry data showed.

2026-04-27

Kospi reaches fresh record high, closing near 6,500 as investors buoyed by Trump ceasefire extension

Korean stocks closed at a fresh record high Thursday, approaching the 6,500-point level, as investors focused on corporate earnings following the United States' indefinite extension of its ceasefire in the conflict with Iran.

2026-04-23

Kospi rebound has investors back making record bullish, bearish bets

As the Korean stock market swings sharply, a tug-of-war is intensifying between investors betting on further gains and those bracing for a short-term pullback. Margin trading and short selling both climbed to record highs.

2026-04-17

Kospi jumps 1.4% on optimism over upcoming U.S.-Iran talks

The benchmark Kospi rose 80.86 points, or 1.4 percent, to 5,858.87 as investor sentiment improved on optimism over upcoming U.S.-Iran negotiations following a two-week cease-fire in the Middle East.

2026-04-10

Kospi jumps over 8% as hopes grow regarding possible end to Middle East conflict

Seoul stocks surged on Wednesday, led by gains in chipmakers and other big-cap tech shares, as hopes grew for a possible end to the Iran war. The won strengthened sharply against the dollar.

2026-04-01

Amcham calls for IT rules reforms to enhance global financial competitiveness

Amcham has urged reforms in Korea's IT network separation rules and real-name verification to boost the country's global financial competitiveness.

2026-03-25

FSC chief lays out plan to ban double listings, eradicate price manipulation

Financial Services Commission Chairman Lee Eog-won stressed on Wednesday that the government will eradicate stock price manipulation and ban double listings to create a capital market structure in which innovative companies can grow.

2026-03-18

‘Roller Kospi’: Iran war sends Korea’s market on a meme-fueled ride

The Kospi's tidal momentum, which carried it above the 6,000 mark in February, came crashing down in dramatic fashion as the Iran war induced record volatility — and inspired an economy of memes.

2026-03-18

Wild stock market fluctuations give investors whiplash as fears of losses, missing out mount

Individual investors are reeling as Korea’s stock market keeps swinging wildly due to the Iran war, with sudden rallies and plunges rattling investor confidence.

2026-03-11

Following the 'finfluencers': Young investors ride the rally, risks and all

The Korean stock market recently hit record highs, attracting thousands of investors to popular YouTube channels for advice. This surge in stock interest has drastically changed perceptions of investing since the Covid-19 pandemic.

2026-02-27