Actual
6104
Daily Change
68.29 1.13%
Monthly
-7.90%
Yearly
66.89%
Q4 Forecast
6075
South Korea Stock Market - Summary

The benchmark KOSPI fell 0.44% to close at 6,009 on Wednesday, extending its losing streak to six sessions as renewed concerns over AI spending and a weaker-than-expected sales outlook from ASML erased early gains. The Dutch chipmaking equipment supplier reported strong third-quarter earnings, but its 2026 sales forecast fell short of market expectations, despite its shares having surged 84% over the past year. The disappointing outlook weighed on investor confidence across the semiconductor sector, erasing the KOSPI’s early gains. Investors also remained cautious ahead of US inflation data, which could influence the Federal Reserve’s policy outlook. Losses were recorded in SK hynix (-1.66%), SK Square (-0.58%), Samsung Biologics (-1.99%), Samsung C&T Corp (-2.83%), KB Financial Group (-1.97%), Shinhan Financial Group (-4.71%), Doosan Enerbility (-1.14%), and Hana Financial Group (-2.25%), while Samsung Electronics ended flat.

South Korea Stock Market - Stats

South Korea's main stock market index, the KOSPI, rose to 6104 points on October 14, 2026, gaining 1.13% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 7.90%, though it remains 66.89% higher than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from South Korea. Historically, the South Korea Stock Market reached an all time high of 9385.59 in June of 2026. South Korea Stock Market - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on October 14 of 2026.

South Korea Stock Market - Forecast

South Korea's main stock market index, the KOSPI, rose to 6104 points on October 14, 2026, gaining 1.13% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 7.90%, though it remains 66.89% higher than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from South Korea. The South Korea Stock Market is expected to trade at 6075.36 points by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. Looking forward, we estimate it to trade at 4519.55 in 12 months time.



Indexes Price Day Month Year Date
KOSPI 6,103.64 68.29 1.13% -7.90% 66.89% Oct/14



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
South Korea Inflation Rate 2.90 3.10 percent Sep 2026
South Korea Interest Rate 3.00 3.00 percent Sep 2026
South Korea Unemployment Rate 2.70 2.80 percent Aug 2026

South Korea Stock Market
The Korea Stock Exchange Composite KOSPI is a major stock market index which tracks the performance of all common shares listed on the Korean Stock Exchange. It is a capitalization-weighted index. The KOSPI Index has a base value of 100 as of January 4, 1980. The KOSPI is a major stock market index which tracks the performance of large companies based in South Korea. The prices displayed in Trading Economics are based on over-the-counter (OTC) and contract for difference (CFD) financial instruments. Please visit https://global.krx.co.kr/ for official data and contact https://english.koscom.co.kr if you need to have a market data license.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
6103.64 6035.35 9385.59 115.25 1983 - 2026 points Daily

Market Data Coverage: South Korea

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South Korean Shares End Lower
The benchmark KOSPI fell 0.44% to close at 6,009 on Wednesday, extending its losing streak to six sessions as renewed concerns over AI spending and a weaker-than-expected sales outlook from ASML erased early gains. The Dutch chipmaking equipment supplier reported strong third-quarter earnings, but its 2026 sales forecast fell short of market expectations, despite its shares having surged 84% over the past year. The disappointing outlook weighed on investor confidence across the semiconductor sector, erasing the KOSPI’s early gains. Investors also remained cautious ahead of US inflation data, which could influence the Federal Reserve’s policy outlook. Losses were recorded in SK hynix (-1.66%), SK Square (-0.58%), Samsung Biologics (-1.99%), Samsung C&T Corp (-2.83%), KB Financial Group (-1.97%), Shinhan Financial Group (-4.71%), Doosan Enerbility (-1.14%), and Hana Financial Group (-2.25%), while Samsung Electronics ended flat.
2026-10-14
South Korean Shares Snap 5-Day Decline
The benchmark KOSPI rose nearly 1% to around 6,080 on Wednesday, snapping a five-day slide near a more than two-month low, as investors bought semiconductor shares following a sharp selloff in the previous session. Samsung Electronics and SK hynix climbed nearly 2% and more than 1%, respectively, recovering part of Tuesday's plunge of 7.39% and 10.09%. Gains also extended to other heavyweight stocks, including SK Square (1.28%), LG Energy Solution (2.7%), Hyundai Motor (1.1%), Kia Corporation (1.4%), Hyundai Mobis (4.1%), and Samsung Electro-Mechanics (1.7%). Meanwhile, lingering concerns over Chinese chipmaker CXMT's technological advances and the sustainability of AI spending continued to weigh on the sector. Investors also remained cautious ahead of the US September inflation report, with an expected acceleration in consumer prices potentially complicating the Federal Reserve's interest rate outlook and adding to concerns over technology stock valuations.
2026-10-14
South Korean Shares Slide to Near 2-Month Low
The benchmark KOSPI plunged 5.46% to close at 6,035 on Tuesday, after hitting a more than two-month intraday low of 5,911, as mounting concerns over AI valuations and Chinese competition triggered heavy selling in semiconductor stocks. Samsung Electronics and SK hynix slipped 7.19% and 10.09%, respectively, after reports of technological progress by Chinese rival CXMT and renewed doubts about the sustainability of AI spending. Foreign investors sold a net KRW 4.51 trillion worth of shares, adding to the decline. Additionally, Brent crude prices climbed above $106 per barrel amid escalating Middle East tensions, heightening concerns over imported inflation and the interest-rate outlook. Investors are awaiting September US CPI data for further clues on the Federal Reserve's policy outlook. Other notable decliners included SK Square (-13.01%), Samsung Electro-Mechanics (-8.41%), Hyundai Motor (-1.56%), Doosan Enerbility (-1.82%), Hanwha Aerospace (-2.55%), and LG Electronics (-3.79%).
2026-10-13