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📊 Today's Market at a Glance On May 27, 2026, Korea's two main bourses moved in starkly opposite directions. The KOSPI closed at a record high on the back of a surge in large-cap semiconductor names, while the KOSDAQ plunged more than 3% as liquidity drained away into the heavyweights. Index Open High Low Close Change Volume KOSPI 8,242.12 8,457.09 8,220.04 8,228.70 +2.25% 61,522.7만 KOSDAQ 1,173.80 1,173.80 1,128.75 1,133.13 -3.36% 121,239.9만 The USD/KRW exchange rate stayed elevated at 1,514.79 , while Bitcoin traded around the $75,825 level. 📈 KOSPI Analysis The KOSPI opened at 8,242.12 and spiked as high as 8,457.09 intraday, breaking above the 8,400 mark, before giving back much of those gains on profit-taking to finish at 8,228.70 ( +2.25% ) — a record closing high. The rally was driven by a surge in large-cap semiconductors such as SK hynix and Samsung Electronics, combined with an opening-day frenzy in newly listed single-stock leveraged ETN/ETF products tracking SK...

📌 One-Line Summary Strong US tech leadership overnight — Nasdaq surged +1.19% — is expected to support another upside attempt by the KOSPI, which broke above the 8,000 level (8,047, +2.55% ) in the prior session. However, the high won/dollar rate above 1,500 and profit-taking appetite after the sharp run-up may keep the market in a consolidation mode. 🌙 Overnight Markets US equities extended a tech-led rally overnight. The Nasdaq Composite climbed to around 26,656, reaffirming optimism toward AI and semiconductor demand, while the S&P 500 also closed higher. The Dow, however, slipped modestly, highlighting a divergence between large-cap value and growth names. Index Close Change S&P 500 7,519.12 +0.61% Nasdaq 26,656.18 +1.19% Dow Jones 50,461.68 -0.23% The AI- and semiconductor-driven risk-on mood creates a favorable backdrop for Korea's large-cap chip and tech names. Since the KOSPI opened the "8,000 era" at 8,047 ( +2.55% ) in the prior session — ...

📊 Today's Market at a Glance On May 26, 2026, Korea's stock market staged a strong rebound as the KOSPI reclaimed the 8,000 level for the first time in six sessions. Electronic components, MLCC, and semiconductor parts makers led the advance, while the KOSDAQ also closed higher on the back of strength in quantum computing and security theme stocks. Index Open High Low Close Change Volume KOSPI 8,070.91 8,131.15 8,008.19 8,047.51 +2.55% 51,431.9만 KOSDAQ 1,189.28 1,205.12 1,170.41 1,172.52 +0.98% 116,898.9만 The USD/KRW exchange rate stayed elevated at 1,512.83 . A sharp drop in international crude oil (WTI) amid expectations of a U.S.-Iran ceasefire eased cost-burden concerns and supported risk appetite. 📈 KOSPI Analysis The KOSPI closed at 8,047.51 , up +2.55% from the prior session, reclaiming the 8,000 level for the first time in six trading days. It opened at 8,070.91 and climbed to an intraday high of 8,131.15 before paring some gains on profit-taking, yet still printed a...

📌 One-Line Summary With Samsung Electronics' labor agreement, a broad-based US rally, and rising expectations for a US-Iran ceasefire converging, the KOSPI is expected to open strong and attempt to settle above the 8,000 level on the first trading session after the holiday. However, the elevated USD/KRW around 1,517 and 11 straight sessions of foreign net selling remain key variables to watch. Welcome to the Korea Stock Market morning preview for Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Yesterday (5/25) was a substitute public holiday for Buddha's Birthday, so the domestic market was closed, and today marks the first trading session after the break. On the prior trading day, last Friday (5/22), the KOSPI closed at 7,847.71 ( +0.41% ) and the KOSDAQ at 1,161.13 ( +4.99% ), both finishing firmly higher. With US markets also setting fresh record highs during the holiday, positive catalysts have accumulated. The question is whether the Korean market can carry this momentum forward today. 🌙 Overnig...

📌 Next Week Outlook Summary After a sharp sell-off followed by a dramatic V-shaped rebound, the KOSPI is set to attempt reclaiming and holding the 8,000 level next week (May 25–29). The US Core PCE price index and preliminary GDP due on May 28, along with the possibility of a Samsung Electronics strike, are flagged as the key variables that will determine market direction. Last week, Korean equities delivered a roller-coaster ride before closing the week with strong upward momentum. The KOSPI was pushed down to the 7,053 area early in the week amid a sharp correction, but staged a stunning V-shaped rebound — surging +8.42% in a single session on May 21. With a supportive overseas backdrop, investor attention next week will center on whether the KOSPI can firmly settle above the 8,000 mark. In this weekly preview, we review last week's market action, global trends, themes to watch, and the upcoming economic calendar. 📊 Last Week Market Summary (May 18–22) Both the KOSPI and KOSDAQ...

📊 This Week at a Glance The Korean stock market staged a dramatic V-shaped recovery this week. After a massive foreign selloff dragged the KOSPI down to the 7,200 level mid-week, a powerful late-week rebound lifted the index to close +5.43% for the week. The KOSDAQ also reversed three straight days of losses, surging over the final two sessions to post a +3.43% weekly gain. It was a week of extreme volatility. Index Week Open Week Close Week High Week Low Week Volume Weekly Change KOSPI 7,443.29 7,847.71 7,886.64 7,053.84 264,923.5만 +5.43% KOSDAQ 1,122.57 1,161.13 1,165.80 1,038.23 524,020.8만 +3.43% The USD/KRW exchange rate climbed to 1,520.53, extending won weakness, while US equities maintained a modest upward bias into the weekend. 📅 Daily Performance The week followed a textbook V-shaped pattern: a soft start, a mid-week plunge, and a late-week surge. The pivotal moment came on Thursday, May 21, when the KOSPI exploded +8.42% in a single session to instantly reclaim the 7,800...

📊 Today's Market at a Glance On Friday, May 22, 2026, Korean equities showed a sharply divided session in the aftermath of the previous day's 8% KOSPI surge. The KOSPI took a breather near the flat line as profit-taking weighed on the index, while the KOSDAQ exploded higher — fueled by foreign buying and expectations of inflows from the newly launched National Growth Fund — enough to trigger an intraday sidecar. Index Open High Low Close Change Volume KOSPI 7,873.12 7,886.64 7,780.13 7,847.71 +0.41% 43,129.8만 KOSDAQ 1,119.43 1,165.80 1,119.43 1,161.13 +4.99% 101,613.3만 Item Close USD/KRW 1,499.77 KRW KOSDAQ trading volume topped 1 billion shares, dwarfing the KOSPI's roughly 430 million shares, while the won/dollar rate edged toward the 1,500 mark, extending won weakness. 📈 KOSPI Analysis The KOSPI opened at 7,873.12, carrying the burden of profit-taking after the prior session's 8.42% spike. It briefly climbed to 7,886.64 before sliding to 7,780.13, and after a vol...

📌 One-Line Summary Following yesterday's KOSPI +8.42% surge, today's session is expected to see a tug-of-war between profit-taking and chase-buying. Market participants are watching whether Nvidia-driven AI semiconductor momentum can persist despite lingering pressure from the won/dollar exchange rate above 1,500. 🌙 Overnight Markets U.S. markets closed mixed-to-firm overnight, with all three major indices posting modest gains as risk-on sentiment persisted. AI semiconductor names attracted buying flows after Nvidia's strong earnings report, while progress on U.S.-Iran ceasefire negotiations continued to support risk assets. However, given that Korean equities already staged a near 8% rally in the prior session, the muted close on Wall Street may provide only limited additional upside momentum for KOSPI today. Index Close Change S&P 500 7,445.72 +0.17% NASDAQ 26,293.10 +0.09% Dow Jones 50,285.66 +0.55% The Dow led with a relatively firm +0.55% gain, while the tech-h...

📊 Today's Market at a Glance On Thursday, May 21, 2026, Korean equities posted their largest single-day gain of the year, staging a powerful V-shaped rebound. The KOSPI surged 8.42% to close at 7,815.59 , instantly reclaiming the 7,800 line, while the KOSDAQ rallied 4.73% to 1,105.97 , breaking back above 1,100. Semiconductor and electronics mega-caps hit their daily price limits in unison, dragging the broader market sharply higher. Index Open High Low Close Volume Change KOSPI 7,486.37 7,819.23 7,486.37 7,815.59 61,636.5만 +8.42% KOSDAQ 1,085.30 1,115.66 1,085.30 1,105.97 91,653.5만 +4.73% USD/KRW 1,507.85 KRW Liquidity was record-breaking, with KOSPI volume reaching 616 million shares and KOSDAQ 916 million shares, confirming an aggressive ownership rotation. Notably, the intraday low matched the opening price on both indices — a textbook trending-tape pattern. 📈 KOSPI Analysis The KOSPI closed at 7,815.59, up 606.64 points ( +8.42% ) , immediately recovering the 7,800 level. Af...

📌 One-Line Summary Overnight rally in the three major US indices and renewed buying in AI semiconductors are expected to support a technical rebound attempt in both KOSPI and KOSDAQ today. However, with USD/KRW hovering near 1,496 won and traders waiting for Nvidia's after-hours earnings, upside may be capped — making foreign flows and FX direction the key variables to watch. 🌙 Overnight Markets On Wednesday (May 20 local time), the three major US indices closed broadly higher, led by aggressive buying in AI semiconductor names. A pullback in the 10-year Treasury yield supported risk appetite, while anticipation around Nvidia's earnings release after today's KR session further fueled the bid. Index Close Change S&P 500 7,432.97 +1.08% NASDAQ 26,270.36 +1.54% DOW 50,009.35 +1.31% The NASDAQ's outperformance underscores that the AI/semiconductor concentration trade is still very much alive. Nvidia-led chip buying reversed the prior session's weakness — which had...