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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewSouth Korean Stocks Surge Nearly 4 Percent to All-Time Intraday High
South Korean stocks rallied to a record intraday high on Monday, driven by gains in semiconductor shares. The benchmark KOSPI index climbed 3.94 percent amid U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement on guiding ships through the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian officials responded with…
ksl.comSeoul Stocks Hit Record High Before 1% Dip on Oil Surge and Fed Rate Hold
The benchmark KOSPI index declined 1.38 percent to close at 6,598.87 on April 30, 2026, amid rising oil prices and the U.S. Federal Reserve's decision to maintain interest rates. Foreign investors sold off shares while retail and institutional buyers stepped in. Tech and auto sto…
ecns.cnSouth Korean Investors Led Foreign Purchases of U.S. Stocks in 2025, Data Shows
South Korean investors emerged as the top foreign purchasers of U.S. stocks from January to November 2025, acquiring nearly five times more than in 2024. This trend persisted despite strong performance by the domestic Kospi index. Government tax breaks aim to redirect investments…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewSeoul Shares Close Flat at 6,475.63 Amid Tech Declines and Defense Stock Gains
Seoul's benchmark KOSPI index ended nearly unchanged on April 24, 2026, after a record high the previous day, with investors buying defense stocks amid Middle East tensions while tech shares fell. The South Korean won weakened against the U.S. dollar. Yonhap reported gains in def…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewKOSPI Closes Flat at 6,475.63 on April 24, 2026, Balancing Tech Losses and Defense Gains
Seoul shares ended flat on April 24, 2026, with the KOSPI edging down 0.18 point to 6,475.63 after a record high the previous session. Investors bought defense and shipbuilding stocks, offsetting major tech share declines, while the South Korean won fell against the U.S. dollar.…
koreaherald.comSouth Korea's KOSPI Closes at Record High Amid Hopes for U.S.-Iran Talks
South Korea's benchmark KOSPI index reached a new record close on April 21, 2026, rising 2.72 percent to 6,388.47 points. The gain follows volatility triggered by the U.S.-Iran conflict, with investors focusing on potential peace talks and strong tech sector performance. Market a…