Kospi Index forms bearish divergence ahead of Micron earnings

The Kospi Index retreated sharply this week, reaching its lowest level since June 12, as technology stocks plunged. It retreated by 10% on Tuesday, and continued the trend today, June 24.

Invezz • 19 hours ago

Why These South Korea-Focused ETFs Have More Than Doubled in 2026

A combination of a weaker U.S. dollar, a push among retail and institutional investors alike toward international investments, and increasing demand for AI exposure have all positioned South Korea as a country to watch in 2026. Companies like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are at the center of the semiconductor industry, responsible for AI and with demand for memory and hardware components far outstripping supply, these companies can reap significant benefits.

MarketBeat • 9 hours ago

SK Hynix Stock Will List in the U.S. What That Means for South Korea and Chip Funds.

SK Hynix will be easier for investors to buy. Will that hurt demand for South Korean funds and the DRAM ETF?

Barrons • 4 hours ago

Chip Bloodbath Hits Nasdaq 100 As South Korea Plunges: Stock Market Today

U.S. stocks splintered Tuesday as a violent global sell-off in semiconductor shares hammered the Nasdaq, even as a rotation into defensive sectors and small caps kept the Dow Jones in positive territory through midday trading.

Benzinga • Jun 23, 2026

How the Red-Hot KOSPI Index Has Become a Canary in the Tech Stocks Coal Mine

South Korea stocks are correcting. U.S. markets should take heed.

Barrons • Jun 23, 2026

David Tepper's Most Ignored Trade of 2026 Is a $400 Million Bet on an Entire Country's Economy

David Tepper added to his position in the iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (NYSEARCA:EWY) during the first quarter of 2026, building on a stake he first established in the fourth quarter of 2025.

24/7 Wall Street • Jun 22, 2026

Massive bonuses for South Korea's chip workers puts central bank on inflation alert

While bonuses do not usually contribute to inflation, the huge amounts that workers at South Korea's tech firms could receive are enough to worry the Bank of Korea. South Korean media reports cite projections that employees at SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics could receive almost $500,000 in bonuses next year if projections are accurate.

CNBC • Jun 20, 2026

Why The AI Chip Boom Is Punishing South Korea's Government Bonds

The same memory-chip cycle that has made Samsung and SK Hynix soar is forcing the Bank of Korea toward rate hikes, leaving Korean sovereign debt the worst performer in the world. It is a case study in how an AI boom can wreck a boring asset class rather than fund it.

Forbes • Jun 19, 2026

Asia's Stock Market Boom Isn't Over. Why the Blockbuster Gains Can Continue.

Of the two hottest Asian markets, strategists are more bullish about South Korea than Taiwan.

Barrons • Jun 19, 2026

Bank of Korea Warns Inflation May Stay Elevated Despite Middle East Truce

South Korea is likely to see elevated inflation for a prolonged period as higher energy costs spread into the broader economy and creates fresh risks for policymakers, the Bank of Korea said.

WSJ • Jun 17, 2026