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Pension funds turn to net buyers on Kospi in July for first time this year

The National Pension Service and other pension funds bought a net 68.4 billion won ($46.8 million), with SK hynix shares leading the purchases.

2026.7.26

NPS becomes an amplifier, not a stabilizer (KOR)

Critics say the National Pension Service amplified market volatility by delaying stock sales and shifting asset-allocation rules amid political pressure.

2026.7.21

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NPS becomes an amplifier, not a stabilizer

Critics say the National Pension Service amplified market volatility by delaying stock sales and shifting asset-allocation rules amid political pressure.

2026.7.20

NPS adds record $126B in unrealized gains as stock rally lifts portfolio

The pension agency posted its biggest quarterly paper gains as the Kospi upswing and surging chip stocks sharply lifted its domestic equity portfolio.

2026.7.8

A person walks past a Homeplus storefront with a large red sign in downtown Seoul.

MBK faces business suspension as regulator moves against management of Homeplus

The Financial Supervisory Service is expected to propose a suspension of duties for the firm, as the retailer’s survival hangs on a court decision and an emergency funding fight.

2026.7.3

A person receives counseling at the National Pension Service's branch in northern Seoul, on Jan. 6. [YONHAP]

Nearly 120,000 people receive over 2 million won per month in pension

Almost 120,000 people in Korea currently receive a monthly payment of over 2 million won ($1,360), data from the state-run pension agency showed Sunday.

2026.5.3

A person enters the National Pension Service's headquarters in Seodaemun District, western Seoul, on April 8. [NEWS1]

Korea's state pension fund surpasses 1.5 quadrillion won, buoyed by strong investment returns

The state pension fund, which supports the public’s retirement security, surpassed 1.5 quadrillion won ($1.01 trillion) in reserves for the first time, mostly through investment returns.

2026.4.9

Heeseung, a former member of boy band Enhypen [YONHAP]

NPS services paralyzed by Enhypen fans over Heeseung's departure

The National Pension Service's support services became paralyzed after fans of boy band Enhypen bombarded the state institution with angry phone calls and emails in a frenzy after the departure of singer Heeseung from the group.

2026.3.18

The National Pension Service in Seodaemun District in western Seoul [NEWS1]

DP lawmakers aim at MBK in urge for NPS to 'sever ties with speculative investors'

With the National Pension Service poised to play a de facto casting vote at the upcoming annual shareholder meeting of Korea Zinc, Korean politicians are urging it to uphold its duty as a public fiduciary and safeguard corporate and labor interests.

2026.3.17

A visitor consults with an employee at the general consultation office at the National Pension Service’s Northern Seoul Regional Headquarters in Seodaemun District, western Seoul, on Jan. 9. [YONHAP]

Pension service posts record investment gains of $161B on local bourse rally

The National Pension Service (NPS) posted record investment gains of 231.6 trillion won ($161 billion) in 2025, boosted by a sharp rally in Korean stocks that sent the local market soaring.

2026.2.27