The benchmark KOSPI fell 5.35% to close at 7,247 on Wednesday, hitting its lowest level in over a month as a broad sell-off in semiconductor stocks followed overnight losses on Wall Street. Chipmakers came under pressure after investors questioned the sustainability of the AI-driven spending boom despite Samsung Electronics' strong quarterly earnings, dragging global semiconductor shares lower. Investors also remained cautious as escalating tensions in the Middle East boosted oil prices and dampened global risk appetite following fresh US strikes on Iran and attacks near the Strait of Hormuz. Losses were led by Samsung Electronics (-5.91%), SK Hynix (-5.00%), SK Square (-6.27%), HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (-7.07%), Hanwha Aerospace (-8.20%) and Doosan Enerbility (-9.44%). Meanwhile, South Korean authorities said they would closely monitor risks to market stability as heightened volatility in heavyweight chip stocks and single-stock leveraged ETFs continued to fuel sharp market swings.

South Korea's main stock market index, the KOSPI, fell to 7247 points on July 8, 2026, losing 5.35% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 10.50%, though it remains 131.25% 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 8 of 2026.

South Korea's main stock market index, the KOSPI, fell to 7247 points on July 8, 2026, losing 5.35% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 10.50%, though it remains 131.25% 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 7521.29 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 6006.40 in 12 months time.



Indexes Price Day Month Year Date
KOSPI 7,246.79 -409.52 -5.35% -10.50% 131.25% Jul/08



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
South Korea Inflation Rate 3.20 3.10 percent Jun 2026
South Korea Interest Rate 2.50 2.50 percent Jun 2026
South Korea Unemployment Rate 2.80 2.80 percent May 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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7246.79 7656.31 9385.59 115.25 1983 - 2026 points Daily

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South Korean Shares Hit Over One-Month Low
The benchmark KOSPI fell 5.35% to close at 7,247 on Wednesday, hitting its lowest level in over a month as a broad sell-off in semiconductor stocks followed overnight losses on Wall Street. Chipmakers came under pressure after investors questioned the sustainability of the AI-driven spending boom despite Samsung Electronics' strong quarterly earnings, dragging global semiconductor shares lower. Investors also remained cautious as escalating tensions in the Middle East boosted oil prices and dampened global risk appetite following fresh US strikes on Iran and attacks near the Strait of Hormuz. Losses were led by Samsung Electronics (-5.91%), SK Hynix (-5.00%), SK Square (-6.27%), HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (-7.07%), Hanwha Aerospace (-8.20%) and Doosan Enerbility (-9.44%). Meanwhile, South Korean authorities said they would closely monitor risks to market stability as heightened volatility in heavyweight chip stocks and single-stock leveraged ETFs continued to fuel sharp market swings.
2026-07-08
South Korean Shares Slide on Tech Selloff
The benchmark KOSPI fell 4.91% to close at 7,656 on Tuesday, extending losses from the previous session as investors took profits in heavyweight technology stocks following a strong AI-driven rally. Technology shares remained under pressure as investors grew more cautious toward the AI trade amid recent weakness in global semiconductor stocks and concerns over whether robust earnings can justify lofty valuations. Samsung Electronics (-7.23%) tumbled despite reporting record preliminary second-quarter earnings that beat expectations, with the strong results largely seen as priced in, while SK Hynix (-6.40%) declined ahead of its planned US listing. Additionally, battery stocks weakened after LG Energy Solution (-7.05%) posted quarterly operating profit well below forecasts, reinforcing concerns over sluggish global EV demand. Other major decliners included SK Square (-10.03%), Hyundai Motor (-5.38%), HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (-5.83%), Hanwha Aerospace (-3.80%), and Kia Corp (-4.92%).
2026-07-07
South Korean Shares Fall as Chip Stocks Retreat
The benchmark KOSPI fell 0.46% to close at 8,051 on Monday, reversing gains from the previous session as technology stocks retreated amid renewed AI valuation concerns. Markets assessed whether heavy AI infrastructure spending would continue translating into strong profits following the sector's recent rally. Additionally, foreign and institutional investors accelerated selling, fueling a broad-based market decline as they locked in profits after the index's strong gains this year. Samsung Electronics gained 2.75% on optimism ahead of its second-quarter earnings, while SK hynix tumbled 3.38% ahead of its planned $29 billion Nasdaq depositary receipt listing. Losses were also seen in SK Square (-5.92%), LG Energy Solution (-2.21%), and Hanwha Aerospace (-1.36%). Meanwhile, President Lee Jae Myung instructed officials to swiftly implement major AI and semiconductor projects announced last week, underscoring the government's continued support for the sector.
2026-07-06