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South Korean Shares

South Korean shares hit record high on AI optimism

South Korean shares jumped more than 3 percent on Thursday to close at a new record high above the 6,300 level, as investors were encouraged by growing optimism around artificial intelligence following stronger-than-expected earnings from Nvidia.

26 Feb 2026-11:38
KOSPI extends gains for third straight session as US shutdown fears ease

Seoul’s stock market closed higher on Wednesday for the third consecutive session, supported by reduced worries over the longest U.S. government shutdown in history.

12 Nov 2025-14:05
South Korean shares fall amid renewed US-China trade concerns

South Korean shares fell sharply on Friday, ending 1.8% lower after a volatile week marked by heavy selling in major tech stocks and renewed U.S.-China trade tensions.

07 Nov 2025-16:02
South Korean shares plunge amid global tech selloff

South Korean shares plunged nearly 3 percent on Wednesday, led by a sharp selloff in big-cap technology stocks, as concerns over a potential artificial intelligence (AI) bubble rattled Wall Street overnight.

05 Nov 2025-16:55
KOSPI surges past 4,000 for first time on US-China trade deal optimism

Seoul shares soared Monday, with the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) surpassing the 4,000 mark for the first time, driven by optimism over a comprehensive U.S.-China trade deal and strong gains in technology stocks.

27 Oct 2025-13:51