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WSJ Warns Korea's Red-Hot Stock Market Could End Like 'Squid Game'

The Wall Street Journal warns Korea's stock market, up 165% in a year, could end like 'Squid Game,' with retail investors bearing losses amid record volatility and $100 billion in foreign outflows.

Published 2026.07.07. 10:47:04

Breaking News: KOSPI Plunges Over 5%, Triggering Sell-Side Sidecar for 16th Time This Year

The KOSPI plunged over 5% on Monday, triggering a sell-side sidecar for the 16th time this year, as Samsung Electronics, SK hynix and other heavyweights fell amid heavy foreign selling.

Published 2026.07.07. 10:36:33

Leverage ETFs Shake KOSPI, But This Strategy Curbs Volatility

Single-stock leverage ETFs have driven KOSPI daily swings above 5% on 29.2% of trading days, while SK hynix captures 51.67% of major groups' trading value amid AI chip rally.

Published 2026.07.07. 10:00:05

Samsung SDS Jumps 6% on AI Business Hopes as Brokerages Raise Targets

Samsung SDS shares jumped 6% on hopes for AI business expansion and Q2 earnings improvement, as Hanwha and Hana Securities raised their price targets to 250,000 and 240,000 won.

Published 2026.07.07. 09:57:39

KOSPI Falls to 7,700 Range Despite Samsung's Record Earnings

Samsung Electronics posted record Q2 operating profit of 89.4 trillion won, yet KOSPI fell 1.64% below 8,000 as profit-taking and chip stock volatility weighed on the market.

Published 2026.07.07. 09:22:57

KOSPI Opens Down 1.64% at 7,919.20

The KOSPI opened at 7,919.20, down 132.13 points or 1.64%, marking a lower start for Korea's benchmark stock index.

Published 2026.07.07. 09:03:30

Samsung Posts Record 89 Trillion Won Q2 Profit, Yet Slips 2% in Pre-Market

Samsung Electronics posted a record Q2 operating profit of 89.4 trillion won, up 1,810.3% year-on-year, yet its shares fell 2.83% in the NXT pre-market on profit-taking.

Published 2026.07.07. 08:19:49

Stock Market Boom Lowers Luxury Barrier as First-Time Buyers Surge at Department Stores

First-time luxury buyers surged at Korea's top department stores in H1 2025, averaging 62.8% of luxury customers, driven by a stock market wealth effect and rising marriages.

Published 2026.07.07. 06:30:05

Will Samsung, SK hynix Leverage ETFs Face Delisting? Calls Emerge in Politics

The Bank of Korea warned that Samsung Electronics and SK hynix single-stock leverage ETFs could intensify market concentration, as Korean politicians push for possible delisting.

Published 2026.07.06. 18:54:31

Ruling Party Pushes to Suspend Pension Fund Rebalancing

Korea's ruling Democratic Party is pushing a National Pension Act amendment to let the NPS temporarily suspend asset trading during sharp market swings, easing rebalancing sell-off fears.

Published 2026.07.06. 18:11:06

Hybrid ETFs: A Counterweight to Leverage Products

Hybrid ETFs using the constant mix strategy could help mitigate the market volatility amplified by leveraged and single-stock leverage products, argues Korea Investment Management's Kang Sung-soo.

Published 2026.07.06. 18:02:22

SK Group Draws Over Half of Major Conglomerates' Trading Value

SK Group's listed affiliates recorded 20.7 trillion won in trading value, over half of all conglomerates, driven by SK hynix amid the AI chip rally.

Published 2026.07.06. 17:49:25

First-Time Luxury Buyers Fuel Korea's Department Store Boom

First-time luxury buyers now make up 62.8% of luxury shoppers at Korea's top department stores, driving a boom fueled by the KOSPI rally, high exchange rates, and rising marriages.

Published 2026.07.06. 17:46:28

Corporate Disclosures

Korean corporate disclosures for July 6 include DL E&C's 193.1 billion won Seoul infrastructure contract, iCraft's 104 billion won Naver Cloud deal, and multiple dividend decisions.

Published 2026.07.06. 16:21:34

KOSPI Barely Holds 8,000 Ahead of Samsung Earnings; Foreigners Sell for 12th Straight Session

The KOSPI closed at 8,051.33, down 0.46%, barely holding 8,000 ahead of Samsung Electronics' Q2 earnings, as foreigners net sold for a 12th straight session.

Published 2026.07.06. 15:58:58

Korea Launches 24-Hour FX Market as Bargain Buying Lifts Won to 1,530s

Korea's won-dollar rate rose to the 1,530 range on Friday as bargain buying and foreign stock selling lifted it, coinciding with the launch of a 24-hour FX trading system.

Published 2026.07.06. 15:51:37

KOSPI Closes Down 0.46% at 8,051.33

The KOSPI closed at 8,051.33, down 37.01 points or 0.46 percent, as Korea's benchmark stock index ended lower.

Published 2026.07.06. 15:36:28

Brokerage Stocks Rally on Q2 Earnings Hopes as KOSPI Slips

Korean brokerage stocks including NH Investment & Securities and Mirae Asset rose Wednesday even as the KOSPI slipped, buoyed by expectations for 126% higher Q2 operating profit.

Published 2026.07.06. 14:16:24

Breaking News: KOSPI Falls Below 8,000 as Index Turns Lower Intraday

The KOSPI fell below the 8,000 level after turning lower in intraday trading, reversing earlier gains.

Published 2026.07.06. 10:59:25

Korea Investment, MUSINSA Launch 5th Real Investment Contest for MZ Generation

Korea Investment & Securities partnered with fashion platform MUSINSA for its 5th real investment contest targeting the MZ generation, offering rewards regardless of returns through August 31.

Published 2026.07.06. 10:15:57

Franklin Templeton Warns of Chip Concentration Risk in Korea Market

Franklin Templeton warns Korea's stock market is overly concentrated in Samsung Electronics and SK hynix, urging investors to seek undervalued stocks in defense, shipbuilding, nuclear and robotics.

Published 2026.07.06. 10:12:36

Samsung Earnings Due This Week as IMF Growth Forecast Looms

Samsung Electronics announces Q2 preliminary earnings Monday with operating profit expected near 90 trillion won, while the IMF is set to sharply raise Korea's growth forecast Tuesday.

Published 2026.07.06. 10:00:05

"Samsung, SK Still Undervalued": KOSPI ETF Launches in Hong Kong

CSOP lists Hong Kong's first KOSPI 200 ETF, calling Samsung and SK hynix still undervalued. Samsung's Q2 operating profit may top global rivals as SK hynix's ADR lists on the 10th.

Published 2026.07.06. 10:00:05

SK hynix ADRs List This Week as Market Variable

SK hynix ADRs list in the U.S. on the 10th, a key market variable this week, alongside the IMF's July outlook that may raise Korea's growth forecast and Trump's deregulation of 702 rules.

Published 2026.07.06. 10:00:05

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