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?
0.0018% click to reveal
NexTrade charges as low as 0.0018% per trade โ significantly cheaper than KRX's standard brokerage fees.
2,600+ click to reveal
Over 2,600 companies are listed on KRX, split between the main KOSPI market and the tech-focused KOSDAQ.
12hrs click to reveal
With NexTrade (NXT), Korea now offers up to 12 hours of stock trading daily โ from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM KST.
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Foreigners pay a 22% withholding tax on dividends from Korean stocks (including local tax). Tax treaties may lower this rate.
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.