Why one of the world's 'most developed markets' isn't getting developed market status, according to MSCI
South Korea was hoping to take the first step to an upgrade to developed-market status with MSCI this year. However, the index provider's latest review kept the country in its Emerging Markets category.
Kospi Index, EWY ETF jumps after Micron earnings, but major risks remain
South Korea's Kospi Index jumped by over 5% on Thursday, and is slowly nearing its all-time high of 9,387. It has soared by 184% in the last 12 months, making it the best-performing global index.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kospi Index today: here's why South Korean stocks are soaring
The Kospi Composite Index jumped by nearly 10% today, June 12, and moved closer to the all-time high. It jumped to KRW 8,430, a few points below the record high of KRW 8,925.
KOSPI tumbles as Asian markets face fresh Iran shock and oil spike
Asian stocks fell on Thursday, reversing an early attempt at gains, as hotter US inflation data and a fresh escalation in the Iran conflict pushed investors back into defensive positions and drove oil prices higher. The mood across regional markets weakened after Wall Street suffered a sharp selloff overnight, with traders reassessing the outlook for interest rates and earnings growth.
Taiwan's 50 Richest 2026: AI Demand Drives Up Tycoons' Wealth By 56% To A Record $308 Billion
This story is part of Forbes' coverage of Taiwan's Richest 2026. See the full list here.
A massive 16% market swing just rocked South Korea over 24 hours. The retail ‘ants' holding the wheel are driving dangerously.
Increasing use by retail investors or ‘ants' of leveraged products to gain fast exposure to market upside is amplifying market volatility on Korea's rollercoaster exchange.
Here's why South Korea's Kospi Index is rising today (June 9)
South Korea's Kospi Index rose by over 4% on Tuesday, mirroring the resurgence of the US equities market. It rose to KRW 7,814, a few points above the Monday's low of KRW 7,435 as technology stocks jumped and crude oil prices retreated.
Foreign capital is fleeing South Korean stocks: here's why you should buy instead
South Korea's benchmark Kospi index has emerged as one of the standout performers this year – capturing headlines with record year-to-date gains of more than 70%. Yet, this meteoric rise has triggered a mass departure of foreign institutional capital, with investors offloading billions of dollars in domestic stocks.
