The benchmark KOSPI plunged 4.52% to close at 7,731 on Wednesday, reversing gains from the previous session and tracking overnight losses on Wall Street amid escalating tensions between the US and Iran. Risk appetite deteriorated after the US launched new strikes against Iran in response to the downing of an American military helicopter, raising concerns over broader regional instability and pushing oil prices higher. Technology shares also came under pressure after a selloff in US chipmakers, while investors locked in profits amid resurfacing concerns over stretched valuations following the market's recent AI-driven rally. Samsung Electronics (-6.06%) and SK hynix (-7.54%) led the decline, while losses were also recorded in SK Square (-6.78%), Hyundai Motor (-5.79%), and LG Energy Solution (-2.77%). In contrast, Hanwha Aerospace (1.48%) outperformed on expectations of increased defense spending amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty.

South Korea's main stock market index, the KOSPI, fell to 7731 points on June 10, 2026, losing 4.52% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 1.17%, though it remains 165.93% 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 8933.62 in June of 2026. South Korea Stock Market - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on June 10 of 2026.

South Korea's main stock market index, the KOSPI, fell to 7731 points on June 10, 2026, losing 4.52% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 1.17%, though it remains 165.93% 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 8024.58 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 6304.06 in 12 months time.



Indexes Price Day Month Year Date
KOSPI 7,730.82 -366.11 -4.52% -1.17% 165.93% Jun/10



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South Korea Inflation Rate 3.10 2.60 percent May 2026
South Korea Interest Rate 2.50 2.50 percent May 2026
South Korea Unemployment Rate 2.80 2.70 percent Apr 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.
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7730.82 8096.93 8933.62 115.25 1983 - 2026 points Daily

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South Korean Shares Slide on Middle East Tensions
The benchmark KOSPI plunged 4.52% to close at 7,731 on Wednesday, reversing gains from the previous session and tracking overnight losses on Wall Street amid escalating tensions between the US and Iran. Risk appetite deteriorated after the US launched new strikes against Iran in response to the downing of an American military helicopter, raising concerns over broader regional instability and pushing oil prices higher. Technology shares also came under pressure after a selloff in US chipmakers, while investors locked in profits amid resurfacing concerns over stretched valuations following the market's recent AI-driven rally. Samsung Electronics (-6.06%) and SK hynix (-7.54%) led the decline, while losses were also recorded in SK Square (-6.78%), Hyundai Motor (-5.79%), and LG Energy Solution (-2.77%). In contrast, Hanwha Aerospace (1.48%) outperformed on expectations of increased defense spending amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty.
2026-06-10
South Korean Shares Rebound on AI Optimism
The benchmark KOSPI rose 8.18% to close at 8,097 on Tuesday, recovering sharply from the previous session's selloff, as technology stocks rebounded and investors remained optimistic about the long-term outlook for artificial intelligence. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang called the recent semiconductor selloff a buying opportunity, while Nvidia deepened partnerships with major South Korean firms and SK hynix moved to expand HBM4 production capacity. Samsung Electronics (8.97%) and SK Hynix (16.01%) led the advance, alongside SK Square (13.60%), Kia Corporation (8.45%), Doosan Enerbility (7.69%), and LG Energy Solution (3.09%). Additional support came from improved risk sentiment after Israel and Iran agreed to a ceasefire. South Korea's first-quarter GDP growth was also revised higher to 1.8%, supported by robust semiconductor exports and solid investment. However, gains were limited by expectations that strong growth and inflation pressures could keep interest rates higher for longer.
2026-06-09
South Korean Shares Slump on Tech Selloff
The benchmark KOSPI declined 8.29% to close at 7,484 on Monday, extending losses for a third straight session to an over two-week low, as a sharp selloff in global technology stocks and renewed geopolitical tensions fueled risk aversion. Sentiment was pressured by heavy losses on Wall Street, where semiconductor shares led a broad market decline following stronger-than-expected US jobs data that reinforced concerns the Federal Reserve may keep interest rates higher for longer. Additional pressure came from escalating Middle East tensions after reports that Iran launched missiles at Israel, raising fears that a fragile ceasefire could unravel. Samsung Electronics (-10.18%) and SK hynix (-7.25%) led the retreat, alongside SK Square (-11.13%), Hyundai Motor (-9.43%), and LG Energy Solution (-6.40%). However, Nvidia announced a multi-year AI partnership with SK hynix and expanded AI ties in Korea, reinforcing expectations for sustained demand for advanced memory chips.
2026-06-08