KING — 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.

±30%↻ click to reveal

Korean stocks have a ±30% daily price limit. No single stock can rise or fall more than 30% in one trading day.

15 min↻ click to reveal

Korea has a circuit breaker system — if KOSPI drops 8% or more, trading halts for 20 minutes.

2,600+↻ click to reveal

Over 2,600 companies are listed on KRX, split between the main KOSPI market and the tech-focused KOSDAQ.

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 2026년 2월 6일 16:34 · Source: KRX

Year-end closing values. Source: KRX. For real-time data, visit global.krx.co.kr.

Learn how to navigate Korea's electronic disclosure system (DART) and access corporate filings, financial reports, and regulatory announcements.

Everything you need to know about KOSPI, KOSDAQ, trading hours, price limits, circuit breakers, and how foreign investors can participate.

A comprehensive Korean-English glossary of financial terms with explanations, organized by category. Search and filter 50+ terms instantly.

Curated collection of official Korean financial websites, regulatory bodies, market data sources, and useful tools for international investors.

Korea's first Alternative Trading System. Extended 12-hour trading, lower fees, and what foreign investors need to know.

Complete Korean stock market holiday calendar. All KRX and NexTrade closure dates, substitute holidays, and tips for planning trades.