Korea Stock Market News
KOSPI & KOSDAQ moves, foreign/institutional flows, and company catalysts — translated for global investors.
Why Falling Oil Prices Could Bring Foreign Investors Back to the KOSPI Despite September Correction Warnings
The KOSPI's potential September correction is not a warning of a bear market, but a process of resetting rates, oil, and foreign investor supply-demand (order flow). If the U.S. manufacturing index is not yet at a peak, any rebound is likely to narrow first to large caps and earnings-driven stocks. If falling oil prices are confirmed, the pace of foreign investor return could accelerate further.
Aug 28, 2026
Samsung Biologics Chooses a KRW 3 Trillion Paid-in Capital Increase: Why Shareholders Are Bearing the Growth Cost First
Samsung Biologics will raise KRW 3 trillion through a rights offering followed by a public sale of unsubscribed shares. The expansion of Plant 4, the second Bio Campus, and the stake increase in Samsung Bioepis are strategically important, but dilution pressure comes first in the near term.
Aug 28, 2026
SK Telecom: Key Points to Check Three Days Before the August 31 Dividend Record Date
Ahead of SK Telecom’s dividend record date on August 31, 2026, this article organizes the confirmed dividend per share, this payout yield, and the trailing 12-month dividend yield. It also looks at how to interpret the yield and what to check before investing.
Aug 28, 2026
CJ CheilJedang, three days before the August 31 dividend record date, key schedule check
CJ CheilJedang is approaching its dividend record date on August 31, 2026. We review the per-share dividend of 1,500 won, the current dividend yield of 0.81%, and the trailing 12-month dividend yield of 4.03%, along with the key timing points and how to read them.
Aug 28, 2026
Hyundai Motor dividend record date 2026-08-31, 3 days left: key points to check
Hyundai Motor is a quarterly dividend stock (ticker) ahead of its 2026-08-31 dividend record date. The confirmed dividend is KRW 2,500 per share, with a payment date of 2026-09-30, but the yield is still unconfirmed and the buy deadline must be checked with your broker.
Aug 28, 2026
SK Hynix Dividend Record Date Three Days Away: Dividend Schedule and Key Checks
Ahead of SK Hynix’s dividend record date on 2026-08-31, we have organized the per-share dividend, payment date, recent dividend history, and key points to watch when interpreting the yield, based on the data currently available. Schedules and amounts may change, so investors should reconfirm the actual entitlement conditions with their brokerage.
Aug 28, 2026
ExxonMobil Fell 6.5% on the Day Trump Account Sold $1 Million
Trading in ExxonMobil, Chevron, and ConocoPhillips continued during the Iran war. According to CBS, Trump’s account bought and sold $212 million to $695 million worth of securities in the first quarter.
Aug 28, 2026
KOSPI at 6912.37: Nvidia Positive Catalyst Stalls in the Face of Rate Hike
The KOSPI closed up 1.53% at 6912.37 on August 27, but expectations for Nvidia earnings and the Bank of Korea’s benchmark interest rate hike split supply-demand (order flow) across semiconductors, financials, and growth stocks.
Aug 27, 2026
Nexa Dynamics Shares Surge, Signaling Broader Rotation Into Machinery and Equipment Stocks
Nexa Dynamics jumped 29.65% on the day, ranking third among the top sharp gain (surge) movers. The key signals are broad strength across the machinery and equipment sector and a spike in search volume, rather than a company-specific disclosure.
Aug 27, 2026
Cellimix Shares Surge as Pharma Theme Rotation Draws Attention
Cellimix jumped 29.95% on the day, ranking first among gainers. The key signals are sector rotation within pharmaceuticals and rising search interest, rather than a company filing.
Aug 27, 2026
Koscom’s KoSTO Set to Reshape Token Securities Market as Joint Issuance Hub for 12 Brokerages
Koscom is preparing to launch KoSTO in line with the token securities regime taking effect in February 2027. Shared infrastructure could change both brokerage cost burdens and issuance speed.
Aug 27, 2026
Nvidia’s Revenue Seen Growing 70% Next Year: What a 72% Margin Says About Real Demand
Nvidia’s second-quarter revenue was $96.22 billion, topping LSEG expectations by more than $4 billion. Memory cost pressure points to stronger HBM pricing power for SK hynix and Samsung Electronics (005930).
Aug 27, 2026
Bank of Korea’s 3% Benchmark Rate and 3.3% Growth Upgrade Send a Warning to Stocks
The Bank of Korea raised its benchmark interest rate from 2.75% to 3.00% annually and lifted this year’s growth forecast from 2.6% to 3.3%. The gap between bank stocks and growth stocks is set to widen.
Aug 27, 2026
Hoban Scholarship Foundation Tops 20 Billion Won in Cumulative Grants, Shifts Focus to STEM Talent
Since its establishment in 1999, the Hoban Scholarship Foundation has surpassed 20 billion won in cumulative scholarships, and according to an article provided on August 27, 2026, it is restructuring its program around STEM and outstanding regional talent.
Aug 27, 2026
Bank of Korea Benchmark Interest Rate at 3.00%: The Exchange Rate Will React Before Bank Stocks
The Bank of Korea raised its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage point, from 2.75% to 3.00% annually. The move is supportive for banks’ net interest margins, but it increases discount-rate pressure on growth stocks and real estate finance.
Aug 27, 2026
Wonpung Mulsan Shares Surge, Ranking Near the Top Amid Rotation in Textiles and Apparel
Wonpung Mulsan posted a 27.84% sharp gain (surge) on the day, ranking third among the top gainers. Rather than company-specific disclosures, the key signals are sector rotation in textiles and apparel and rising search interest.
Aug 27, 2026
HanmiGlobal Shares Post Sharp Gain (Surge) as Interest Builds Amid Rotation in General Services
HanmiGlobal rose 14.63% on the day, ranking sixth among the top gainers. Rather than a company-specific filing, sector-wide gains and a surge in search volume are the key signals behind today’s move.
Aug 27, 2026
Nepal Flood Death Toll Reaches 160, as Glacier Collapse Shakes Asia Infrastructure Risk
The death toll from Nepal’s major flooding has risen to 160, according to Yonhap’s 07:30 headline. The cause is being attributed not to an earthquake but to a glacier-collapse disaster, raising risks for hydropower, construction, and insurance.
Aug 27, 2026
Why Counterfeit Keyrings and Plush Toys Accounted for 80% of Incheon Customs Seizures
Counterfeit keyrings and plush toys made up eight out of every 10 items seized by Incheon Main Customs this year. The bag-decorating and claw-machine arcade trends are spilling over into margin risks for character IP owners and merchandise distributors.
Aug 27, 2026
K-Beauty ETF Tops Returns: Distributors and ODMs Behind the Rally
The K-beauty ETF has shown the impact of concentrated exposure to Silicontwo, Kolmar Korea, and APR, with the SOL Cosmetics ETF ranking No. 1 in returns. Amid rate-related uncertainty, its defensive growth-stock profile is now being tested.
Aug 27, 2026
Oil Prices Fall More Than 2% on Hormuz Optimism... Airline Stocks May React Before Refiners
Oil prices came under pressure from expectations that shipping through the Strait of Hormuz could resume and from diplomatic progress in the Middle East. WTI in the low-$80s provides a buffer for airline and chemical feedstock costs, but weighs on inventory valuation for refiners.
Aug 27, 2026
Mirae Asset Targets 150 Trillion Won in Digital Assets... Profitability Turnaround Is Key
Mirae Asset Securities has outlined a plan to expand digital assets to 150 trillion won, backed by the group’s 1.5 quadrillion won in client assets. The timing of Digital X’s profitability will be the first test for a valuation re-rating.
Aug 27, 2026
U.S. PCE at 3.7% Shakes New York Stocks, the Real Test for the Tech Rally
U.S. PCE inflation rose 3.7% year over year in July 2026, topping the 3.6% forecast. The probability of a September rate hike rose to 40.1%, putting renewed pressure on growth-stock multiples.
Aug 27, 2026
Warner Bros. Discovery’s $110 Billion Merger Tied Up Until 2027
Warner Bros. Discovery still has a cash premium per share amid delays to Paramount’s acquisition, but antitrust lawsuits from 12 states and quarterly costs of $650 million remain key variables.
Aug 27, 2026