South Korea's KOSPI index fell 5.72% at the close.

South Korea QoQ GDP rose 2.7% year on year, below the central bank estimate of 32.5%.

KOSPI surged 3.7% in Seoul, marking a strong session for South Korean equities.

South Korea's foreign minister reaffirms commitment to restarting talks with North Korea to promote lasting peace and shared prosperity on the Korean Peninsula.

South Korea's seasonally adjusted GDP rose 0.6% q/q in the second quarter, beating the poll forecast of +0.4%.

South Korea's Q2 GDP grew 3.7% year-on-year, beating the poll consensus of 3.5% according to the central bank estimate.

South Korean authorities are working to tame market swings linked to AI-driven volatility, but analysts doubt the effort will succeed.

South Korean stocks surge with the KOSPI index reaching a new high.

KOSPI rose 3.6% as Seoul shares closed higher.

JP Morgan maintains its bullish view on Korea and keeps the KOSPI 12-month target at 12,500.

The KOSPI surged 4.35%, extending a strong rally in the Seoul stock market.

Korean traders are unwinding leverage to the lowest level since April, with 1.2 million margin calls contributing to the reduction.

Oil holds near a six-week high after the US deploys a B-1 bomber and strikes Iran for a 12th consecutive night; Iran warns the Strait of Hormuz is fully closed, threatening total halt to oil flows.

South Korea's Q2 2026 advance GDP grew 0.6% quarter-on-quarter (estimated 0.4%, previous 1.7%) and 3.7% year-on-year (estimated 3.5%, previous 3.8%).

South Korea Q2 GDP SA Q/Q came in at 0.6%, beating the 0.4% estimate (previous 1.7%); the Y/Y reading was 3.7% versus the 3.5% estimate (previous 3.8%).

South Korea's June producer price index was unchanged month on month, compared to May's 1% rise.

President Trump said he would handle a possible Red Sea blockade if it occurs.

Futures jumped as chipmakers surged after a bounce in Japanese and Korean markets.

South Korea's semiconductor exports increased 181% YoY for the first 20 days of July; Taiwan's June export orders from the US rose nearly 84% YoY, the fastest pace on record.