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Musinsa considers going public to expand business globally

Musinsa submitted a preliminary listing review application to the Korea Exchange, which the fashion platform said was to "assess whether it met the listing requirements [for the Kospi] and potential benefits of going public."

2026.9.8

Kospi opens higher tracking U.S. gains as oil prices ease

Seoul stocks opened 1.33 percent higher after Wall Street gains and U.S. President Trump’s remarks eased concerns over a prolonged Iran conflict.

2026.9.3

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Korea opened the door to single-stock leveraged ETFs. It didn't check if the money would come home, though.

Financial authorities approved 16 high-risk funds without estimating their effect on overseas investment, then suspended listings and raised trading-entry requirements after activity surged.

2026.9.2

Korea Exchange to hold investor road show in New York

During one of the events, the bourse operator will outline plans to explain Korea's efforts to improve foreign investors' access to the nation's capital markets and other regulatory reforms.

2026.8.31

Sell-side sidecar triggered on Kosdaq

Korea's Kosdaq fell nearly 5 percent in early Friday trading, prompting a temporary suspension of program sell orders.

2026.8.21

Kospi opens lower as U.S. bond yields climb again

Stocks opened 1.35 percent lower Friday as rising U.S. Treasury yields and oil prices weakened investor sentiment.

2026.8.21

ETF trading value nearly halves after rules tighten on single-stock leveraged products

Korea’s average daily ETF trading value fell 47.6 percent in August as more stringent investor requirements curbed activity.

2026.8.20

KRX activates sell-side sidecar for Kospi on sharp fall

Korea's benchmark index fell sharply as chip stocks tumbled amid rising oil prices and bond yields tied to stalled U.S.-Iran talks.

2026.8.19

Traders work at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul on Aug. 14.

Monthly Kospi turnover drops to lowest level for year in August

The average daily turnover on Korea's main stock market fell to 25.7 trillion won ($18.2 billion) in August following July's slump.

2026.8.18

Gold bars and necklaces displayed behind glass at a Seoul gold exchange, with pedestrians visible outside.

Korean investors pour into gold bars

Individual investors bought a net 133 billion won ($94.1 million) in gold through the Korea Gold Exchange from Aug. 1 through Aug. 14.

2026.8.17