How to Read the Korea Discount as an Investor
The Korea discount has narrowed, not closed. In late July 2026, 75% of KOSPI stocks still traded below book value. Here is what Seoul reformed and what it left.
Markets & Stocks
Context for investing in Korea rather than guessing at it: how KOSPI and KOSDAQ differ, what the 2026 Commercial Act reforms mean for dividends and buybacks, why MSCI still classifies Korea as an emerging market, and how chaebol ownership structures and Bank of Korea policy move your positions.
Why KOSPI Crashed Twice, Then Surged 17.91% in a Day
One week, two record crashes, and the largest one-day rally in the exchange’s history. Here is what moved KOSPI each day from July 27 to 31.
South Korea 24/7 Won Trading: What Investors Need to Know
Korea’s dollar-won market went nearly 24 hours on July 6, 2026. What actually changed, who can trade the new session, and what it means for you.