The benchmark KOSPI fell 5.98% to close at 5,663 on Wednesday, extending losses to its lowest level in over three months, as semiconductor concerns continued to weigh on investor sentiment. Investors remained cautious over AI infrastructure spending, elevated semiconductor valuations, and intensifying competition from China's chip industry. Sentiment also remained subdued after SK hynix reported record second-quarter revenue and operating profit but missed analyst expectations, reinforcing concerns that AI-driven earnings growth may be moderating despite continued strength in high-bandwidth memory demand. SK hynix plunged 9.61%, alongside losses in Samsung Electronics (-5.23%), SK Square (-8.11%), Hyundai Motor (-2.88%), and LG Energy Solution (-4.30%). Meanwhile, lower oil prices following the easing of Middle East supply concerns and selective bargain hunting after the previous session's plunge provided some support to the broader market.

South Korea's main stock market index, the KOSPI, fell to 5532 points on July 29, 2026, losing 8.17% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 34.74%, though it remains 69.97% 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 July 29 of 2026.

South Korea's main stock market index, the KOSPI, fell to 5532 points on July 29, 2026, losing 8.17% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 34.74%, though it remains 69.97% 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 6300.13 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 4826.61 in 12 months time.



Indexes Price Day Month Year Date
KOSPI 5,531.56 -492.10 -8.17% -34.74% 69.97% Jul/29



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
South Korea Inflation Rate 3.20 3.10 percent Jun 2026
South Korea Interest Rate 2.75 2.50 percent Jul 2026
South Korea Unemployment Rate 2.70 2.80 percent Jun 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
5531.56 6023.66 9385.59 115.25 1983 - 2026 points Daily

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South Korean Stocks Lead Asia Lower
South Korea’s KOSPI Composite Index tumbled more than 10% on Wednesday, extending the previous session’s nearly 11% slump and falling to its lowest level since early April as the selloff in semiconductor stocks intensified amid mounting concerns over artificial intelligence spending and elevated valuations. Among individual companies, SK Hynix plunged more than 10% after the chipmaker reported another record quarterly profit but missed analyst expectations. Technology-heavy benchmark indexes in Japan and China also traded lower, while markets in Australia and Hong Kong outperformed the broader regional trend. On the geopolitical front, the US military said it had successfully intercepted what it described as a surprise Iranian attack targeting US troops stationed across the Middle East, reigniting regional tensions and pushing oil prices higher.
2026-07-29
South Korean Shares Hit Over 3-Month Low
The benchmark KOSPI fell 5.98% to close at 5,663 on Wednesday, extending losses to its lowest level in over three months, as semiconductor concerns continued to weigh on investor sentiment. Investors remained cautious over AI infrastructure spending, elevated semiconductor valuations, and intensifying competition from China's chip industry. Sentiment also remained subdued after SK hynix reported record second-quarter revenue and operating profit but missed analyst expectations, reinforcing concerns that AI-driven earnings growth may be moderating despite continued strength in high-bandwidth memory demand. SK hynix plunged 9.61%, alongside losses in Samsung Electronics (-5.23%), SK Square (-8.11%), Hyundai Motor (-2.88%), and LG Energy Solution (-4.30%). Meanwhile, lower oil prices following the easing of Middle East supply concerns and selective bargain hunting after the previous session's plunge provided some support to the broader market.
2026-07-29
South Korean Shares Plunge to Over 3-Month Low
The benchmark KOSPI plunged 10.84% to close at 6,024 on Tuesday, retreating to an over three-month low, as a deepening global semiconductor selloff battered heavyweight chipmakers and fueled broad risk aversion. SK Hynix tumbled 14.48% after its US-listed shares fell below their IPO price, while Samsung Electronics slid 13.58%, tracking another decline in US chip stocks amid growing concerns that hyperscalers could rein in AI infrastructure spending. The selloff also dragged down other major shares, including SK Square (-15.42%), Hyundai Motor (-9.55%), LG Energy Solution (-5.86%), KB Financial Group (-3.88%), HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (-6.68%), and Kia Corporation (-6.21%). Meanwhile, renewed concerns over rising competition from China's memory chip sector added further pressure to Korean semiconductor stocks. Investors also remained cautious ahead of earnings from major US technology companies and the Federal Reserve's policy decision later this week.
2026-07-28