Korea Stock Market News
KOSPI & KOSDAQ moves, foreign/institutional flows, and company catalysts — translated for global investors.
Samsung Electronics Preferred Tops Net Buying, Falls 3.86%
On Sept. 28, 2026, investors favored the preferred stock as Samsung Electronics’ Q3 dividend was estimated at about 4,500 won per share.
Sep 28, 2026
Hormuz Oil Flows Recover to 60%, WTI 20% Below Peak
Kpler recorded 9.36 million barrels a day through the strait in September, but the blockade’s end and AIS-dark tanker volumes remain unverified.
Sep 28, 2026
Korea PPS Extends Oil-Sensitive Procurement Relief Through Year-End
The measures cover asphalt concrete and volume-based trash bags, but disclose no affected companies, price changes, or delivery results.
Sep 28, 2026
Samsung Electronics Target Raised to 630,000 Won on Memory Outlook
Yuanta forecasts Q3 memory operating profit of 10.2 trillion won, supported by projected DRAM and NAND ASP gains of 18% and 16%.
Sep 28, 2026
ENF Technology, Qurient Rise After Sept. 23 Golden Cross
ENF closed at 46,000 won and Qurient at 22,500 won, but the price signals do not confirm stronger earnings or pipeline progress.
Sep 28, 2026
OpenAI, Anthropic Face Oct. 1 Senate Hearing Request Over Hack
Australian lawmakers are examining at least four government website hacks as the country prepares AI legislation for introduction in 2027.
Sep 28, 2026
Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix Fall as Post-Holiday Flows Diverge
At 9:12 a.m. on Sept. 28, 2026, shares fell 1.23% and 2.69%, as foreign and institutional selling outweighed retail buying.
Sep 28, 2026
Meju Forecast to Turn Profitable on M350, Dong-A ST Tie-Up
Hana Securities forecasts 2026 revenue of 19 billion won and operating profit of 4 billion won, implying a 21% operating margin.
Sep 28, 2026
Samsung Electronics Sets October DX Town Hall on Bonus Gap
CEO Roh Tae-moon and other executives will field employee questions, but no agenda or compensation measures have been finalized.
Sep 28, 2026
World Korean Business Convention Tests Private Model With 100 Attendees
No export results were disclosed at the Sept. 27, 2026 event, making year-round engagement and eventual deals the test of the new model.
Sep 28, 2026
HD Hyundai Q3 Operating Profit Estimate Jumps 54.4%
SK, LS and GS forecasts rose, while consumer, travel and gaming estimates fell, putting the focus on whether actual earnings meet expectations.
Sep 27, 2026
Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix ETF Trading Value Plunges 92%
A July 31 rule tripled the minimum cash deposit to 30 million won, but whether it reduced investor losses or risk remains unverified.
Sep 27, 2026
SK REIT: Buying Leads 3 Days Before Sept. 30 Record Date
Annual dividend yield stands at 5.1200%, but the payment date and dividend per share remain unconfirmed as joint buying warrants scrutiny.
Sep 27, 2026
DEEPX Eyes 2027 IPO Prep After $13 Million in Purchase Orders
The DX-M1 secured 77 commercial purchase orders across more than 10 countries and regions within one year of entering mass production.
Sep 27, 2026
KODEX200 Returns 80.76% in 2026, Beating Oil and Deposits
WTI gained 67.36% through Sept. 20, while 272 Korean active equity funds with at least 10 billion won in assets averaged 58.07%.
Sep 27, 2026
Samsung Galaxy Z8 Leads in 5 European Markets; Sales Impact Unclear
The Fold8 scored 81 and the Fold8 Ultra 80, but no data has been disclosed on whether the rankings affected sales volume or pricing.
Sep 27, 2026
Meta Muse No. 1 as Samsung Electronics Jumps 3.25%
SK Hynix gained 1.20% and Hanmi Semiconductor rose 1.46% on September 23, 2026, as markets priced in potential AI-driven chip demand.
Sep 27, 2026
Netflix Shares Fall 4.67% as Wells Fargo Cuts Target to $57
Netflix posted $12.56 billion in Q2 2026 revenue and a 33.4% operating margin, yet shares closed at $71.79 after Wells Fargo downgraded the stock.
Sep 21, 2026
BitComputer, Miwon Chemical Golden Cross on Sept. 18: Price Signals
Both stocks closed higher after their 5-day averages crossed above 20-day averages, but the technical signal does not confirm earnings or future returns.
Sep 21, 2026
Neosapience’s 191% KOSDAQ Debut Tests Generative AI After IPO Cut
At 9:04 a.m. on Sept. 21, 2026, Neosapience traded at 29,100 won versus its 10,000-won IPO price; institutional demand reached about 220-to-1.
Sep 21, 2026
Busan’s Seo and Yeongdo Visits Leave Transport, Sports Tasks
Busan mayor Jeon Jae-soo reviewed transport and sports facilities on Sept. 21, with visits to all 16 districts and counties planned by year-end.
Sep 21, 2026
SK On Wins Hungary CSR Award for Second Consecutive Year
Its three Hungarian battery plants have 47.5GWh of capacity, while 800 students have joined vocational training and around 600 employees donated blood.
Sep 21, 2026
Samsung Electronics Union Split: 96.3% Back DS-Only Membership
DX officials lost no-confidence votes exceeding 95%, while labor-cost, production and earnings impacts remain unquantified.
Sep 21, 2026
POSCO Union Ends 120-Hour Strike; Wage Talks Paused to Oct. 2
Union participation averaged 92%, but POSCO reported no operational disruption, with production losses and financial impact still unconfirmed.
Sep 21, 2026