Korea Exchange
Coverage of Korea Exchange in the Nexus archive.
- Tech Losses Pile Up as Investors Focus on AI Risks
The Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) fell as panic spread in South Korea over extended stock market declines. Investors are increasingly concerned about risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI).
- SK Hynix surpassed Samsung as South Korea's most valuable company for the first time in 26 years
SK Hynix surpassed Samsung as South Korea's most valuable company for the first time in 26 years. The memory chipmaker's market cap reached $1.35 trillion, ending Samsung's 26-year dominance on the Korea Exchange.
- Soaring Profits in EM Build the Case for a Raging Bull Market
South Korea’s equity market has become the world’s seventh largest, surpassing Canada’s, driven by strong demand for chips used in artificial intelligence. The Korea Exchange in Seoul is highlighted as a key location for trading stocks of Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix.
- MSCI Flags South Korea Market Hurdles Ahead of Key Review
MSCI has highlighted market challenges in South Korea ahead of an important review. The Korea Exchange in Seoul is mentioned in the context of this development.
- Korean Stocks Jump as Samsung Reaches Tentative Deal With Union
Korean stocks experienced a rally following Samsung's tentative agreement with its union, marking positive momentum for the market. South Korea's equity market has become the world's seventh largest, driven by strong demand for AI-powered semiconductor chips.
- Samsung, TSMC Spur Reality Check After Historic AI Stock Boom
Samsung Electronics Co. and SK Hynix Co. stock prices are displayed at the Korea Exchange in Seoul, South Korea, after a historic AI stock boom. The stocks have spurred a reality check. The event occurred on May 7, 2026.
- Korea Exchange Is Said to Launch Weekly Options on Single Stocks
South Korea's equity market has overtaken Canada's as the world's seventh largest, driven by demand for chips powering artificial intelligence. The Korea Exchange is said to launch weekly options on single stocks. This growth is propelled by insatiable demand for AI-powered chips.
- Korea’s World-Beating Market Rally Hinges on a Handful of Stocks
Korea's market rally is driven by a handful of stocks, indicating a potentially unstable market situation. The rally's dependence on few stocks may lead to volatility. Korea's economy is closely watching the performance of these key stocks.
- Korea’s Kospi Races From 7,000 to Record 8,000 in Seven Sessions
South Korea's Kospi index surged from 7,000 to a record 8,000 in seven trading sessions, driven by retail investor buying during a market selloff. The benchmark index rebound reflects strong confidence in one of the year's top-performing global markets.
- Retail Traders Make Korea Top Place for Risky Exchange Products
South Korean investors' appetite for risk has made the Korea Exchange the world's busiest hub for risky leveraged vehicles. Retail traders are driving high demand for these products in the region.