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Asia • KR
South Korea Stock Market
The Korean equity market is a linchpin of global technology hardware, memory semiconductors (Samsung, SK Hynix), automotive, and shipbuilding.
ExchangeMarket Open
Korea Exchange (KRX)
Seoul (Asia/Seoul)
Benchmark^KS11KOSPI
Current Level2,561.69KRW
Daily Move-0.45%(-11.58)
YTD Return-3.50%Since Jan 2026
KOSPI Index Historical Chart
Interactive multi-period historical trend analysis and price trajectories
2,561.69KRW
+2.36%(+59.04)2026-10-19
2026-09-28Hover over chart to explore historical points2026-10-19
Key Index Metrics
Day Open2,569.80
Day High2,576.89
Day Low2,539.29
52-Week High2,896.43
52-Week Low2,273.97
CurrencyKRW
Exchange MICXKRX
Trading Calendar & Schedule
Trading Days:Monday – Friday
Session Hours:09:00 – 15:30
Timezone:Asia/Seoul
Market Characteristics
- Global powerhouse in memory chips and electronic hardware
- Corporate Value-Up program enhancing minority shareholder value
- Close correlation with global tech capex and memory cycles
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