Korean Market Trends at a Glance
We explain how rates, currencies, fund flows, policy, and industry cycles affect Korean equities.
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- KOSPI Crash Explained: 3 Signals You Cannot Ignore Before Monda
The KOSPI plunged 5.72% to 6,690.62 as oil prices, bond yields, foreign selling, and semiconductor fears hit the market at once. NXT trading later recovered 0.83% from the KRX close, but three major signals will determine whether Monday brings a rebound or another selloff. - KOSPI 7000 Reclaimed: Is It Too Late to Buy? Why Foreign Investors Bought KRW 2 Trillion
The KOSPI surged 4.40% in a single session and reclaimed the 7,000 level. This report examines whether the rebound marks the start of a new uptrend by analyzing foreign buying worth more than KRW 2 trillion, Alphabet’s expanded AI investment plan, and after-hours trading on NXT. - KOSPI Breaks 7,000 Again but Closes at 6,797: Why the Rally Faded
The KOSPI surged above 7,000 and reached 7,166 on July 22, 2026, before closing at 6,797.70. This report examines why the rally faded despite ₩2.63 trillion in foreign net buying and what investors should watch next. - KOSPI Outlook for the Second Half of 2026: Can the Index Reach 10,000?
An analysis of the KOSPI outlook for the second half of 2026, covering semiconductor earnings, interest rates, currency movements, foreign investor flows, policy reforms, and whether the index could eventually reach 10,000.