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?
No IRC click to reveal
Since 2026, foreigners no longer need an Investment Registration Certificate to trade Korean stocks. A passport is enough.
KRX+NXT click to reveal
Korea now has two stock exchanges โ the traditional KRX and the new NexTrade (NXT), Korea's first alternative trading system launched in 2025.
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.
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.