South Korea

What to know

• The KOSPI index closed up 168.87 points, or 3.09%, at 5,638.34 on Tuesday. Oct 27
• SK Hynix shares gained 5.18% to 1,341,000 won, leading the market rally. Oct 27
• China’s PLA carried out live‑fire and simulated attack drills near Taiwan. Oct 25
• The U.S. and regional allies condemned the drills and urged a peaceful resolution. Oct 25
• Kim Yo Jong threatened to resume loudspeaker broadcasts as a form of psychological warfare against South Korea. Oct 19

Timeline

1. Oct 27, 2026
   

   Tech

   SK Hynix shares rise 5.2% as KOSPI index climbs 3.1%

   Oct 27·1 min read
2. Oct 25, 2026
   

   Politics

   China’s latest drills near Taiwan spark diplomatic flare

   Oct 25·3 min read
3. Oct 19, 2026
   

   World

   Kim Yo Jong threatens to resume loudspeaker broadcasts at border

   Oct 19·3 min read
4. Oct 15, 2026
   

   Business

   KOSPI index drops over 7% as semiconductor sell‑off spreads

   Oct 15·2 min read
5. Oct 12, 2026
   

   Business

   KOSPI falls 7.4% as Samsung and SK Hynix drop 10%

   Oct 12·1 min read