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KOSDAQ Active ETFs Pivot From Biotech to Chip Suppliers

Major KOSDAQ active ETFs are cutting biotech and boosting semiconductor supplier holdings to more than half of assets, drawing renewed inflows.

Published 2026.08.24. 18:03:23

KOSDAQ Opens Down 0.29% at 824.77

South Korea's KOSDAQ index opened lower at 824.77, down 2.38 points or 0.29%.

Published 2026.08.26. 09:04:13

KOSDAQ Closes Up 1.70% at 827.14

The KOSDAQ index closed at 827.14, gaining 13.81 points, or 1.70%.

Published 2026.08.25. 15:36:42

KOSDAQ Opens Down 0.79% at 806.93

The KOSDAQ opened at 806.93, down 6.40 points or 0.79% from the previous session.

Published 2026.08.25. 09:04:39

KOSDAQ Firms' First-Half Profit Jumps 62%, Setting Stage for Rally

Combined operating profit at KOSDAQ-listed firms jumped 62.4% in the first half, and SK Securities says share prices are set to follow.

Published 2026.08.25. 06:47:59

Nearthlab Tumbles 30% on Kosdaq Debut Despite Strong Demand

Drone maker Nearthlab tumbled more than 30% on its Kosdaq debut, closing at 28,650 won despite strong demand in its offering.

Published 2026.08.24. 15:59:47

KOSDAQ Closes Up 1.42% at 813.33

The KOSDAQ index closed at 813.33, up 11.39 points, or 1.42%.

Published 2026.08.24. 15:38:23

KOSDAQ Opens Up 0.29% at 804.27

The KOSDAQ index opened 2.33 points, or 0.29%, higher at 804.27.

Published 2026.08.24. 09:04:15

Nearthlab, HatchTech Debut on Kosdaq as Skylabs Opens Subscription

Nearthlab and HatchTech debut on Korea's Kosdaq this week, while Skylabs opens its public share subscription on the 26th and 27th.

Published 2026.08.24. 06:30:05

KOSDAQ Closes at 801.94, Down 4.63%

South Korea's KOSDAQ index fell 38.95 points, or 4.63%, to close at 801.94.

Published 2026.08.21. 15:35:27

Kido Industrial Plunges 29% in KOSDAQ Trading Debut

Kido Industrial plunged nearly 30% on its KOSDAQ debut, falling to 20,100 won from its 28,400 won offering price as heavy selling hit the stock.

Published 2026.08.21. 13:57:22

RideFlux Files for Kosdaq Listing, Eyes Korea's First Self-Driving IPO

Self-driving startup RideFlux filed for a KOSDAQ listing, aiming to become Korea's first autonomous-driving software firm to go public.

Published 2026.08.18. 08:50:49

Raonsecure Named to Kosdaq Rising Star List for First Time

Raonsecure was newly named to the Korea Exchange's 2026 Kosdaq Rising Star list, one of 8 new additions among 18 companies cited for its digital ID and…

Published 2026.08.14. 09:58:04

KOSPI Sinks Below 6,700 as Samsung Electronics Plunges 8%

The KOSPI fell more than 3% below 6,700 as Samsung Electronics plunged 8.88% on disappointment over its shareholder-return plan, while the KOSDAQ rose.

Published 2026.08.24. 13:53:00

Chip Stocks' Shareholder-Return Hopes Lift KOSPI Back Above 6,900

The KOSPI closed above 6,900, up 0.88%, as shareholder-return hopes lifted Samsung Electronics and SK hynix, while the KOSDAQ plunged 4.63%.

Published 2026.08.21. 16:29:04

KOSPI Rebounds From 4% Intraday Drop to Close Up at 6,742

The KOSPI rebounded from a 4% intraday drop to close up 0.68% at 6,742.74 as retail and institutional buying offset heavy foreign selling.

Published 2026.08.25. 16:03:44

Samsung Shares Sink 8.7% Despite Record 110 Trillion Won Shareholder Return

Samsung Electronics shares fell 8.7% despite a record shareholder return plan of up to 110 trillion won, as a 10% ownership rule pushed payouts toward…

Published 2026.08.25. 10:00:05

Samsung Shares Sink 8.7% as Financial Law Curbs Buyback Plan

Samsung Electronics shares plunged 8.70% as its 90-110 trillion won shareholder return plan leaned on dividends rather than buybacks, curbed by a…

Published 2026.08.25. 10:00:05

Embedded Software Firm Bayilis Raises Series B, Targets 2026 Listing

Embedded software firm Bayilis completed a 5.5 billion won Series B round and aims to list on KOSDAQ next year, with NH Investment as underwriter.

Published 2026.08.25. 16:24:38

Korea to Fine-Tune Delisting Rules for Profitable Penny Stocks

Korea's financial regulator will fine-tune KOSDAQ delisting rules after profitable penny stocks faced removal for low market value.

Published 2026.08.24. 17:49:23

Korea PM Vows to Tackle Startup Rules One by One

Korea's PM Han Seong-sook vowed to ease startup rules one by one and create a new committee, as firms sought looser KOSDAQ delisting and AI data rules.

Published 2026.08.13. 06:41:05

Editorial: 'Roller-Kospi' Turned Gambling Den — Is There Any Real Plan to Stabilize the Market?

Korea's stock market triggered circuit breakers on both the Kospi and Kosdaq for two straight days for the first time, as an editorial blames policy failures for extreme volatility.

Published 2026.07.30. 24:05:05

Kaijin Seeks 100 Billion Won in Pre-IPO Round, Biggest in 5 Years

Drug developer Kaijin is raising about 96 billion won in a pre-IPO round, the largest among unlisted Korean drug developers in five years.

Published 2026.08.26. 07:01:05

Today's Corporate Filings and Listings [August 26]

A daily rundown of South Korean stock market filings for August 26, including new share listings, an IPO subscription and a share cancellation.

Published 2026.08.25. 14:45:26

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