KING โ Korea INvesting Guide
The English-language guide to investing in Korean stocks. Market status, broker guides, and tools for foreign investors.
Did You Know?
ยฑ30% click to reveal
Korean stocks have a ยฑ30% daily price limit. No single stock can rise or fall more than 30% in one trading day.
22% click to reveal
Foreigners pay a 22% withholding tax on dividends from Korean stocks (including local tax). Tax treaties may lower this rate.
KONEX click to reveal
Korea has a third market called KONEX, designed for startups and SMEs. It's separate from KOSPI and KOSDAQ.
0.0018% click to reveal
NexTrade charges as low as 0.0018% per trade โ significantly cheaper than KRX's standard brokerage fees.
Korean Market at a Glance
5,089
KOSPI Index (-2.59%)
2,674
Listed Companies (KRX)
4,771T
Total Market Cap (KRW)
1,081
KOSDAQ Index (-5.97%)
Data as of 2026๋ 2์ 6์ผ 16:34 ยท Source: KRX
KOSPI Index - Annual Trend (2014-2025)
Year-end closing values. Source: KRX. For real-time data, visit global.krx.co.kr.