Korea Stock Market News
KOSPI & KOSDAQ moves, foreign/institutional flows, and company catalysts — translated for global investors.
LH to Halt Rental Home Purchases After Two Third-Party Inquiries
Confirmed improper solicitation may lead to contract cancellation, exclusion from purchase screening, and a 10-year restriction on purchases.
Oct 26, 2026
Polaris Uno: 43.5 Billion Won CB Voting Records Key to Control
The 57.275 billion won deal would give Lumens Bios a planned 34% stake, but the filing does not confirm that the control transfer is complete.
Oct 26, 2026
Anterogen Files for ANT-301 Phase 2 Trial; Approval Pending
Shares rose 2.89% to 14,260 won, while the trial design, patient count, duration and reviewing authority remain undisclosed.
Oct 26, 2026
Duoback Names Jung Young-ah CEO to Lead Listing Review Response
Its largest shareholder changed to Jung and five others, but neither the trading resumption decision nor the review completion date was disclosed.
Oct 26, 2026
SK Hynix Leveraged ETFs to Liquidate After Three Months
The two funds’ combined assets have fallen more than 60% from their peak to about $1.3 million, with trading allowed only through Nov. 5.
Oct 26, 2026
Korea AI Forum Proposes Up to 24 Months of Income Support
A 12-month skills benefit and safety-net sovereign wealth fund were also proposed, but implementation, budgets and timelines remain undecided.
Oct 26, 2026
ICH Secures Samsung Vendor Code as Shares Hit 5,550 Won
ICH can now directly supply materials, semi-finished goods and finished products, though contract value, volume and the supply start date remain undisclosed.
Oct 26, 2026
Homeplus: Six Stores Face Power Cuts From Oct. 27-30
Incheon Songdo faces a November cutoff; any actual disconnection would force the entire affected building to suspend operations.
Oct 26, 2026
Won NEER Hits 94.83 as Brokerages Split on USD/KRW Outlook
Eugene sees 1,230–1,250 won per dollar, while Korea Investment expects downside resistance at 1,270–1,280 and warns of a rebound.
Oct 26, 2026
Michael Burry Warns of Fragile S&P 500 High, Names 7 Stocks
The seven stocks are down 31% on average this year, while AppLovin has fallen 58%; actual holdings and position sizes remain unconfirmed.
Oct 26, 2026
Hana Financial’s 13 CEO Shortlists May Face FSS Scrutiny
FSS chief Lee Chan-jin ordered fairness and transparency checks after appointments, as NH NongHyup Financial prepares an Oct. 28 longlist.
Oct 26, 2026
KODEX 200 Futures Inverse 2X Tops Volume as 6 ETFs Take 94%
Year-to-date trading reached 1.3121 trillion units through the 23rd, though returns, losses and investor-level data were not disclosed.
Oct 26, 2026
Gwangju Bank Holds Voice-Phishing Campaign at 2026 Kimchi Festival
Held October 23 with police and the financial regulator, the event promoted transaction-blocking safeguards and the 1394 fraud hotline.
Oct 26, 2026
Hana Securities Names 4 No. 3 Market-Cap Picks, Eyes Earnings Speed
LG Energy Solution, Samsung Electro-Mechanics, Samsung Biologics and Hyundai Motor are in focus as KOSPI net profit growth slows to 33%.
Oct 26, 2026
Rose, ‘Golden’ Earn Major Nods for 68th Grammy Awards
The nominations span music, animation and virtual groups, but provide no basis yet for forecasting company earnings or share prices.
Oct 26, 2026
SK hynix Halts Solidigm IPO Review as Overseas Listing Bar Rises
Five board duties now cloud funding plans at Hyundai Motor Group, LG Electronics and Doosan as loss-making affiliates seek capital.
Oct 25, 2026
Lee Jae-myung's Korea Growth Case: Investor Tests After Q2 Surplus
Investors still need concrete policies, company-level results and evidence that external gains are translating into jobs and incomes.
Oct 25, 2026
Goldman Sachs Cuts KOSPI Target 25%, Still Sees 60% Upside
The revised 9,000 target remains over 60% above 5,550, as strategists say the market is pricing in excessively bleak fundamentals.
Oct 25, 2026
LIG D&A Designation Review Clouds 122.3 Billion Won Contract
A two-year ban on new bids is already in effect, while the industry ministry has yet to decide whether to revoke the designation.
Oct 25, 2026
Justem Targets 300 Billion Won Revenue by 2030, Eyes Third Plant
First-half revenue reached 38.7 billion won, already topping 2025’s total, but the third plant’s completion date and capacity remain undisclosed.
Oct 25, 2026
TSMC Earnings Call Takes Center Stage in Oct. 25 Series Debut
The public material gives no TSMC revenue, operating profit or reporting period, leaving investors unable to judge earnings direction.
Oct 25, 2026
Korea Exchange Low-PBR List Puts 62 Plans Under Scrutiny
The 62 filers average 0.3 times book value; measurable PBR, ROE and dividend targets—not the discount alone—will drive any rerating.
Oct 25, 2026
Crypto Tax: Park Min-gyu Proposes 2029 Delay as Office Reviews
Fourteen ruling-bloc lawmakers filed the bill, while Kim Min-seok said the government and ruling party would reach a decision this year.
Oct 25, 2026
KOSPI Rebounds to 5,550.30 as SK Hynix Masks Market Cracks
Institutional net buying supported the rebound, but the KOSDAQ fell 1.62% and foreign investors sold a net 966.5 billion won.
Oct 25, 2026