Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Newsis on July 12, Alteotech, a leading KOSDAQ-listed biopharmaceutical company, is advancing its relisting to KOSPI. The company passed a shareholder resolution in December 2025 to transfer its listing to Korea's main bourse. Alteotech aims to leverage its distinctive drug

According to The Motley Fool, as artificial intelligence and semiconductor stocks dominate market attention, three industrial leaders have dropped to decade-low valuations, presenting potential long-term investment opportunities. Copart (CPRT), the largest online vehicle auction platform, has

According to E Daily and Seoul Foreign Exchange Brokerage, the Korean won-to-dollar exchange rate entered the 1,400 won level on July 11 following SK Hynix's successful listing on the U.S. stock market. The currency is expected to fluctuate around the 1,500 won level this week before potentially

According to Standard Chartered, the bank's global head of digital assets Geoffrey Kendrick maintained a year-end 2026 Bitcoin price target of $100,000 as of July 11, clarifying that recent selling pressure stemmed from market confusion over Strategy Inc.'s shift in bitcoin strategy rather than

Samsung Electronics reported Q2 operating profit of 89.4 trillion won on the 7th, yet the stock fell 6.92% that day and 6.25% the next day. The declines followed profit-taking after the earnings announcement, despite Samsung achieving record results for the third consecutive quarter. According to th

South Korea's National Pension Service sold 205.8 billion won in stocks over eight trading days from July 1 to July 10, averaging approximately 25.7 billion won per day according to Korea Exchange data released July 12. The selling volume represents less than one-quarter of the pension fund's

According to Korea Exchange, South Korea's National Pension Service net sold 205.8 billion won in stocks from July 1-10, averaging 25.7 billion won per day. This represents just one-fourth of June's daily average net selling of 111.7 billion won. The reduced selling pressure reflects a shift in

According to Financial Times, SK Hynix set the pricing for its American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) at $149 per share on July 9, equivalent to approximately 220,000 Korean won.

According to the Korean Exchange and Yonhapinfomax, KOSPI declined 11.8% in July through the 10th as major semiconductor stocks weighed on the index. Samsung Electronics fell 14.67% and SK Hynix dropped 17.74%, collectively accounting for 52.62% of KOSPI market capitalization. Meanwhile, the

Theme stocks in South Korea surged 64-100% during July 6-10, defying a broader market decline. Hanseong Enterprise doubled from 4,230 KRW on July 3 to 8,460 KRW on July 10 following online support amid delisting risks, while Kumho Electric and Kumho Construction rose 79.62% and 77.05% respectively o

According to Korea Exchange, several South Korean theme stocks surged sharply during the week of July 6-10, driven by a government semiconductor initiative and positive social media sentiment. Hansung Corp, a seafood processing company, led gains with a 100% weekly surge, rising from 4,230 won to 8,

Korean stock market forced liquidations hit 142.19 billion won on May 9, the fourth-largest daily total on record, according to Korea Financial Investment Association data released May 12. The surge followed heightened volatility in semiconductor stocks and expanded leverage trading. Five of six

BNK Investment & Securities and KB Securities issued sharply conflicting research reports on SK Hynix on the 9th, with target prices diverging by over 2 million won for the same stock. BNK set a 1.85 million won target with a 'hold' rating — below the 9th closing price of 2.186 million won — while K

South Korean stocks suffered a sharp weekly decline as the KOSPI index dropped 612.40 points, or 7.57%, from 8088.34 to 7475.94 during the period from April 6 to April 10. The selloff was triggered by concerns that semiconductor earnings growth may have peaked following Samsung Electronics'

According to the Financial Investment Association, forced liquidations in South Korea surged to 142.2 billion Korean won on July 9, the fourth-largest single-day total on record. Of the six instances exceeding 100 billion won this year, five occurred after Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix

On July 9, BNK Investment & Securities and KB Securities issued sharply divergent price targets for SK Hynix, with the former setting a "hold" rating at 1.85 million won and the latter maintaining a "buy" rating at 4.2 million won—a gap of over 2 million won on the same day. BNK analyst Lee

According to News1, on July 12, South Korean securities firms disclosed sharply diverging target prices for SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics, creating confusion among investors. SK Hynix target prices ranged from 1.85 million won (BNK Investment Securities) to 4.2 million won (KB Securities), a

According to News1, South Korea's KOSPI index fell 612.4 points (7.57%) during the week of July 6-10, declining from 8088.34 to 7475.94. The selloff was triggered by Samsung Electronics' strong second-quarter results, which paradoxically raised concerns that semiconductor earnings growth may have p

SK Hynix raised approximately $26.5 billion through a Nasdaq American Depositary Receipt (ADR) offering on the 10th, with funds scheduled for deposit on the 14th. The company plans to convert the majority of proceeds into Korean won for domestic investments including the Yongin semiconductor

BDO Sunghyun Accounting Firm provided consultation on July 12 regarding stock gift tax valuation timing after a 60-year-old asset holder inquired about how valuation dates affect tax liability. The firm explained that both listed and unlisted stocks are valued at market price on the gift date, but c