Kospi ends almost flat ahead of key U.S. economic data releases

Korean stocks closed nearly flat Tuesday, showing limited growth as investors remained cautious ahead of the planned release of key U.S. economic reports this week that may offer clues on the Federal Reserve's policy direction.

2026-02-10

Korean market cap out-climbs Taiwan, Germany, becomes 8th globally

Korea’s stock market capitalization climbed to eighth in the world after the Kospi reached 5,000 and the Kosdaq hit 1,000 at the same time, overtaking Taiwan after already surpassing Germany.

2026-02-08

Seoul stocks soar nearly 7 percent to fresh high on bargain hunting

Share prices experienced their sharpest daily spike in six years on Tuesday, rebounding from the previous session's deep trough, as investors brushed off concerns over the newly nominated Federal Reserve chair and went bargain hunting.

2026-02-03

Kospi rebounds with over 3% gain, reclaims 5,000 mark

The Kospi surged more than 3 percent on Tuesday to reclaim the 5,000 mark, just a day after slipping below the mark on Monday.

2026-02-03

Tea, dance and kindness: Korean students experience Japan's rich culture while sharing their own through exchange program

Korean students engaged in cultural exchanges with Japanese peers through tea ceremonies, language learning, dance, and homestays, fostering friendships and understanding between the two nations during a nine-day program.

2026-02-02

Presidential K-culture committee appoints five senior global media executives as special members

The Presidential Committee on Popular Culture Exchange appointed five senior global music and media executives as special members, the advisory body said Friday.

2026-01-30

Kospi reaches historic high of 5,100 for the first time

Korean stocks opened sharply higher on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump said his administration will "work something out" with Seoul over a trade deal, with the Kospi surpassing the 5,100-level for the first time ever.

2026-01-28

Surf's up: The Japanese prefecture that knows what young professionals want

Tokushima, a prefecture in the eastern part of Shikoku Island, has emerged as a resilient and sustainable destination for young and highly skilled professionals — notably, doctors who love surfing in the ocean.

2026-01-26

Tech-heavy Kosdaq surges past 1,000 mark as investors remain bullish

The Kosdaq surged 7 percent in a single day to break the 1,000-point threshold on Monday, reaching its highest level since the dot-com bubble in 2000.