Seoul shares sharply rebound on chip rally

Shares closed markedly higher on Monday — led by semiconductor shares — and rebounded from the previous session's dip as valuation concerns over AI-related stocks somewhat eased. The local currency, however, weakened against the U.S. dollar.

2025-11-17

Kospi opens higher on chip gains

Korean stocks started higher Monday, driven by sharp gains of semiconductor shares on bargain hunting. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (Kospi) rose 38.39 points, or 0.96 percent, to 4,049.96 in the first 15 minutes of trading.

2025-11-17

Firms with over 10 trillion won in market cap surge on Kospi rally

The number of Korean companies with a market capitalization exceeding 10 trillion won ($6.87 billion) has jumped nearly 30 percent since the Lee Jae Myung government took office in June, driven by a strong rally in the local stock markets.

2025-11-16

Kospi open sharply lower on tech losses, U.S. rate cut uncertainties

Korean stocks opened sharply lower Friday, following declines on Wall Street led by tech shares, while investors grew pessimistic about a December rate cut in the United States.

2025-11-14

Seoul shares up for 4th day on end to U.S. gov't shutdown

Shares closed higher Thursday, extending their winning streak to a fourth session, after U.S. President Donald Trump signed a funding bill to end the record-long U.S. government shutdown. The won weakened against the dollar.

2025-11-13

Kospi opens higher on imminent end to U.S. gov't shutdown

Shares opened higher Thursday as the U.S. House of Representatives voted to end the record-long government shutdown, lifting investor sentiment.

2025-11-13

Seoul shares up for third straight day on eased U.S. shutdown concerns

Shares closed higher Wednesday for the third consecutive session, driven by eased concerns over the longest-ever U.S. government shutdown. The Korean won fell against the dollar.

2025-11-12

Kospi opens lower on tech losses despite eased U.S. shutdown woes

Shares opened lower Wednesday, dragged down by losses in technology stocks, even as progress toward ending the longest-ever U.S. government shutdown eased investment jitters. The Kospi fell 8.1 points, or 0.2 percent, to 4,098.29.

2025-11-12

Kospi up for 2nd day on eased woes over U.S. gov't shutdown

Seoul shares closed higher Tuesday for the second consecutive day as progress toward ending the record-long U.S. government shutdown boosted investor sentiment. The Korean won sharply fell against the U.S. dollar.

2025-11-11

Kospi opens higher amid hopes for end to U.S. government shutdown

Shares opened higher Tuesday, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street, amid hopes for an end to the U.S. government shutdown.