Korea Stock Market News
KOSPI & KOSDAQ moves, foreign/institutional flows, and company catalysts — translated for global investors.
Samyang Foods, KT&G Top Picks as Strong Won Reshapes Margins
Hana Securities estimates CJ CheilJedang’s consolidated net profit could improve 11% as a stronger won eases its foreign-currency debt burden.
Oct 25, 2026
Samsung E&A: 500.6bn Won Operating Profit, 780bn Won Buyback
Third-quarter revenue rose 45.8%, while annual order guidance increased to 19 trillion won and operating profit guidance to 1.4 trillion won.
Oct 25, 2026
Yuanta Flags 5.9 Trillion Won Corporate Bond Net Redemption
Deferred issuance may return in Q1 2027, but net issuance could remain below the 8 trillion won long-term average as lower-rated bonds lag.
Oct 25, 2026
Prospect Capital Sets $0.035 Dividend, Ex-Date October 28
PSEC shares trade at $1.49 after a 31.66% one-month slide, while the unchanged payout yields 2.36% and is scheduled for payment November 18.
Oct 24, 2026
Able C&C (078520): 100 Won Dividend Record Date Is Oct. 20
Payment is due Oct. 30, with a 0.87% quarterly yield at 11,540 won per share and a 4.0% annualized dividend yield.
Oct 19, 2026
CammSys Trading Resumes After Share Consolidation Relisting
Shares stood at 1,079 won, unchanged on the day, while the consolidation ratio, relisted share count and suspension-lift date remain undisclosed.
Oct 6, 2026
Suspected Shinhan Bank Hack Prompts Secondary-Damage Alert
Regulators launched a monthlong response with tighter FDS monitoring; no customer fund losses or other secondary damage have been confirmed.
Oct 6, 2026
Korea Investment & Securities Revamps Pension App in No. 1 Push
The Oct. 6 overhaul targets 350,000 daily users this year and will add AI product analysis, model-portfolio trading and withdrawal planning.
Oct 6, 2026
Hormuz Reblocked Despite Truce, Korea Faces 2–3 Week Supply Gap
South Korea sources 67.1% of its crude from the Middle East, while U.S.-Iran disputes leave shipping safety and final terms unresolved.
Oct 6, 2026
SpaceX Surges 7.63% as Nuri Reaches Second Launch Pad
South Korea’s SpaceX theme index rose 3.04% on the 6th, outpacing the aerospace industry theme’s 0.62% gain as concrete schedules drove demand.
Oct 6, 2026
Woori Card Plans Q4 Launch of Woori Hope Card for Vulnerable Users
On October 6, 2026, Woori Card and the Korea Inclusive Finance Agency agreed to connect applicants with integrated support before issuing cards.
Oct 6, 2026
Hayfin Opens Seoul Office With Over 95% in Credit Strategies
Its Samsung Life partnership remains at an early stage, with contract terms, investment size and projected European private-debt returns undisclosed.
Oct 1, 2026
LG Electronics to Supply 10 myCup Washers to Air Force Command
Eight units will be subscription-based, with regular maintenance included, but the contract value and duration remain undisclosed.
Oct 1, 2026
Hana Financial’s Ham Faces 3-Year Request After Acquittal Remand
A separate 3 million won fine over Hana Bank’s 2015–2016 hiring ratio is final, while the obstruction charge awaits a new ruling.
Oct 1, 2026
National Pension Service: 50 Staff Unpaid Despite 18.82% Return
Required bonuses rose 72% above the original 26.506 billion won budget to 45.653 billion won, exposing a gap between performance and funding.
Oct 1, 2026
Meta Platforms’ $3.9 Billion AI Tax Credit Faces IRS Risk
Credits rose from under $700 million through 2023 to $2 billion in 2024, making the tax treatment of data centers and chips pivotal.
Oct 1, 2026
CGBio Lifts CG MedTech Stake to 42.41% in Market Purchase
CGBio bought 2.07 million common shares for about 2.45 billion won, backing plans for joint product development and overseas expansion.
Oct 1, 2026
Google Launches Gemini 4 Argon With 1M Tokens, Limits Access
Alphabet shares surged more than 3% after the announcement, while Google left pricing and the broader rollout timetable undisclosed.
Oct 1, 2026
Micron Data Center Revenue Jumps 11-Fold as DRAM Fuels Outlook
Micron forecast fiscal Q1 revenue of $61.5 billion and adjusted EPS of $38.15, both above LSEG estimates of $57 billion and $35.40.
Oct 1, 2026
Trump Unveils 3-Part Korean U.S. Investment Plan, 8 Reactors
Plans include $22 billion for a Texas gas plant and over $50 billion for Alaska LNG, but Korean approval and financing remain unconfirmed.
Oct 1, 2026
Hyundai, Kia Beat Ford for U.S. No. 3 for Second Straight Month
Tucson global sales reached 10.61 million through August, with overseas markets accounting for 91%, underpinning Hyundai Motor Group’s U.S. gains.
Oct 1, 2026
Haesung Aero Robotics Signs Share Pledge, Stock Up 4.60%
Foreign net buying totaled 49.69 million won over three days, but undisclosed enforcement terms leave control risks unresolved.
Oct 1, 2026
Nasdaq Gains 0.56% as October Rate-Hike Odds Fall to 34.9%
Core PCE inflation remained above the Fed’s 2% target at 3.0% year over year, while second-quarter GDP growth beat forecasts at 2.2%.
Oct 1, 2026
Shaperon Receives HY209 Gel Phase 2 CSR; Results Undisclosed
Shares fell 1.58% to 2,490 won as efficacy and safety data remained undisclosed, leaving the trial’s outcome open to assessment.
Sep 30, 2026