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Samsung, SK hynix Drop 3-4% as U.S. Chip Selloff Drags KOSPI Down 3%

The KOSPI fell more than 3% on the 25th as Samsung Electronics and SK hynix dropped 3-4%, following a selloff in U.S. chip stocks.

Published 2026.08.25. 09:16:44

KOSPI Rebounds on Rotation Despite YMTC IPO, Nvidia Jitters

The KOSPI recovered from a 4% intraday drop to close at 6,742.74 as retail and institutional buying offset 3.95 trillion won in foreign net selling.

Published 2026.08.26. 10:00:05

KOSPI Opens Down 0.23% at 6,727.25

South Korea's KOSPI opened lower at 6,727.25, down 15.49 points or 0.23%.

Published 2026.08.26. 09:04:11

Korea's Retail Investors Lose Big as KOSPI Plunges 40% in Six Weeks

The WSJ reported that Korea's KOSPI plunged about 40% in six weeks, wiping out $2.5 trillion in value and hitting retail investors hard.

Published 2026.08.25. 16:51:19

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

KOSPI Closes Up 0.68% at 6,742.73

South Korea's KOSPI closed at 6,742.73, up 45.77 points, or 0.68%.

Published 2026.08.25. 15:36:30

KOSPI Opens Down 2.40% at 6,535.93

The KOSPI opened down 161.03 points, or 2.40%, at 6,535.93.

Published 2026.08.25. 09:04:37

KOSPI Falls 3.12% to Close at 6,696.96

South Korea's KOSPI closed at 6,696.96, down 215.99 points or 3.12%.

Published 2026.08.24. 15:37:38

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

SK hynix Buyback Ushers In 'Other Corporations' Era, Reshaping KOSPI Flows

SK hynix's share buyback is injecting 1 trillion won of daily buying into the KOSPI, with "other corporations" emerging as a new force offsetting selling…

Published 2026.08.24. 10:00:05

KOSPI Opens Down 0.46% at 6,881.07

The KOSPI opened down 31.88 points, or 0.46%, at 6,881.07.

Published 2026.08.24. 09:04:14

KOSPI Faces 7,000 Test on Nvidia Earnings, Jackson Hole

Nvidia earnings and the Jackson Hole meeting will test whether Korea's KOSPI can hold above 7,000, with the Bank of Korea's rate decision also in focus.

Published 2026.08.24. 07:05:05

Samsung Affiliates Dominate Half of KOSPI's Top 10 by Market Cap

Five Samsung Group affiliates now rank among the KOSPI's top 10 by market cap, with a U.S. Samsung-focused ETF set to launch soon.

Published 2026.08.21. 18:05:17

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 Ends Up 0.88% at 6,912.95

South Korea's KOSPI index closed at 6,912.95, rising 60.37 points, or 0.88%.

Published 2026.08.21. 15:35:15

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

Short Sellers Target Samsung Electronics Despite Buyback Plan

Short selling reached 8.81% of Samsung Electronics turnover on the first day of its buyback, as the KOSPI short-selling share rose to 5.20% in August.

Published 2026.08.25. 17:58:17

Korean Stocks Plunge, Then Rebound on Chip Buyback Bonanza

The KOSPI plunged 5.8% on U.S. rate fears, then rebounded 5.89% after SK hynix unveiled a 40 trillion won share buyback plan.

Published 2026.08.23. 06:01:05

Financial Stocks Rally in Mixed Market; Samsung Fire Up 6%, Hana Up 5%

Financial stocks rallied as the KOSPI edged higher, with Samsung Fire up nearly 6% and Hana Financial up 4.5% on rising long-term rates and…

Published 2026.08.21. 14:32:44

Stepping on the Gas Instead of the Brake: The Price Paid

KOSPI plunged 40% in a month as Korea's stock market turned speculative. A commentary examines policy missteps, leverage ETFs, and the National Pension's shifted investment principles.

Published 2026.07.30. 18:09:39

Samsung Confirms Record 110 Trillion Won in Shareholder Returns

Samsung Electronics confirmed up to 110 trillion won in shareholder returns, with next year's funds potentially reaching 188 trillion won.

Published 2026.08.22. 09:25:31

SK hynix Bets on Record $28 Billion Buyback to Lift Shares

SK hynix will cancel a record 40 trillion won in shares and signal over 100 trillion won in returns, as chip stocks plunge on super cycle fears.

Published 2026.08.20. 13:38:53

Korean Stock Investors Split: 42% in the Green, 40% Underwater This Year

A Gallup Korea survey found 42% of domestic stock investors are in profit this year and 40% are in the red, while 37% expect the KOSPI to rise further.

Published 2026.08.21. 17:13:00

Korean Won Breaks Below 1,390 Per Dollar for First Time in 11 Months

The won-dollar rate hit an 11-month low of 1,392.6 as foreigners net bought 1.71 trillion won on the KOSPI, driven by SK hynix's shareholder returns.

Published 2026.08.21. 10:00:05

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