South Korea & FTSE 100 Index
31 shared events · Importance 4 · Last updated Aug 24, 2026
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Business
South Korea: South Korea's KOSPI dropped over 4%, led by sharp declines in SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics, reflecting the country's heavy exposure to the semiconductor sector.
FTSE 100 Index: Britain's FTSE 100 Index edged 0.2% higher.
Aug 06, 2026 · 37 articles
Business
South Korea: South Korea's KOSPI index showed strong performance, driven by AI stocks.
FTSE 100 Index: Europe's broad FTSEurofirst 300 index rose, reflecting positive sentiment in European markets.
Apr 20, 2026 · 24 articles
Domestic
South Korea: South Korea will host a new chipmaking hub with a $518 billion investment from Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, aiming to boost its position in the AI industry.
FTSE 100 Index: Britain's FTSE 100 Index was unchanged, reflecting a stable performance amidst mixed global markets.
Jun 29, 2026 · 6 articles
International
South Korea: South Korea's share market climbed 3.0-3.4% after a significant dive, showing a rebound from stretched valuations.
FTSE 100 Index: FTSE futures dipped 0.2-0.4%, suggesting a slight decline in the UK market.
Jun 09, 2026 · 8 articles
Domestic
South Korea: Kospi surges 6% on tech rally and Treasury move.
FTSE 100 Index: Closed higher, benefiting from dollar weakness and global risk appetite.
Aug 19, 2026 · 127 articles
International
South Korea: South Korea's Kospi plunged 9% as semiconductor stocks collapsed, making it a key barometer of global chip sentiment.
FTSE 100 Index: The FTSE 100 Index was flat, with energy stocks offsetting declines in other sectors.
Apr 20, 2026 · 304 articles
Business
South Korea: KOSPI extremely volatile; dominated by Samsung and SK Hynix.
FTSE 100 Index: Slightly higher, supported by energy stocks.
Apr 20, 2026 · 344 articles
International
South Korea: Reportedly coordinated with Japan in selling dollars to support the won, indicating broader regional cooperation in currency stabilization.
FTSE 100 Index: British stocks were nearly unchanged, showing limited impact.
Jul 30, 2026 · 162 articles
Business
South Korea: Experienced extreme volatility in its stock market, driven by AI chip stocks.
FTSE 100 Index: Rose modestly.
Jul 14, 2026 · 280 articles
International
South Korea: South Korea has a tanker crossing the Strait of Hormuz in cooperation with Iran, demonstrating its efforts to maintain energy supplies despite the disruptions.
FTSE 100 Index: Britain's FTSE 100 gained value, showing a relatively resilient performance compared to other European indices.
Apr 20, 2026 · 607 articles
International
South Korea: South Korean banks held $6 billion of frozen Iranian funds, which were later transferred to Qatar>>> pending a prisoner release, highlighting its role in the initial fund freezing.
FTSE 100 Index: FTSE 100 Index futures added value, indicating a positive reaction in UK market futures.
Jun 03, 2026 · 17 articles
International
South Korea: South Korea has a tanker crossing the Strait of Hormuz in cooperation with Iran, demonstrating its efforts to maintain energy supplies despite the disruptions.
FTSE 100 Index: The FTSE 100 Index>>> is not explicitly mentioned in the provided articles as having a direct impact on the event.
May 07, 2026 · 362 articles
International
South Korea: South Korea has increased oil imports from the US and is affected by higher energy costs. Its stock market has seen declines.
FTSE 100 Index: The FTSE 100 Index rose, supported by energy stocks.
Apr 08, 2026 · 416 articles
International
South Korea: South Korean banks held $6 billion of frozen Iranian funds, which were later transferred to Qatar>>> pending a prisoner release, highlighting its role in the initial fund freezing.
FTSE 100 Index: The FTSE 100 Index was down 0.6 percent, reflecting mixed global market reactions to geopolitical events and economic outlook.
Apr 26, 2026 · 590 articles
International
South Korea: A South Korean oil tanker passing through the Strait of Hormuz underscores the global impact of the conflict on international shipping and energy supplies.
FTSE 100 Index: Britain's FTSE 100 Index surged 1.9% in midday trading in Europe, reflecting positive market sentiment.
May 19, 2026 · 327 articles
International
South Korea: South Korea previously held frozen Iranian funds, which are now being discussed for release as part of the peace negotiations.
FTSE 100 Index: Britain's FTSE 100 gained value, showing a relatively resilient performance compared to other European indices.
May 19, 2026 · 229 articles
International
South Korea: South Korea's stock market experienced a significant drop, and its factory activity expanded at the fastest pace in five years, driven by firms' efforts to secure supplies amidst the Iran war.
FTSE 100 Index: The FTSE 100 Index opened on the back foot and struggled to gain ground, reflecting a general downbeat mood in the UK market due to global energy concerns and political instability.
May 05, 2026 · 374 articles
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South Korea: South Korea's Kospi index rose, indicating positive market performance in the region.
FTSE 100 Index: FTSE futures lost points, suggesting a negative sentiment in the UK market, aligning with the cautious Europepean outlook.
May 19, 2026 · 199 articles
International
South Korea: South Korean banks held $6 billion of frozen Iranian funds, which were later transferred to Qatar>>> pending a prisoner release, highlighting its role in the initial fund freezing.
FTSE 100 Index: The London FTSE 100 Index index fell, showing a mixed performance in Europepean markets.
May 18, 2026 · 309 articles
International
South Korea: South Korean markets rose, with chip stocks gaining.
FTSE 100 Index: The FTSE 100 Index rose 0.5% in early trading.
Jul 08, 2026 · 472 articles
International
South Korea: South Korea is among the countries facing potential 12.5% import taxes from the US due to an investigation into alleged forced labor, which could impact its trade relations.
FTSE 100 Index: The FTSE 100 Index was up, showing a positive trend in the London market.
Jun 03, 2026 · 97 articles
International
FTSE 100 Index: London's FTSE 100 share index jumped by 2.53% in opening trade, reflecting positive market sentiment in Europe following the ceasefire.
Apr 07, 2026 · 117 articles
International
FTSE 100 Index: London's FTSE 100 share index jumped by 2.53% in opening trade, reflecting positive market sentiment in Europe following the ceasefire.
Apr 07, 2026 · 26 articles
International
FTSE 100 Index: The FTSE 100 Index likely experienced a rally, consistent with global stock market trends following the ceasefire, though not explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Apr 08, 2026 · 34 articles
International
FTSE 100 Index: Britain's FTSE 100 has added points, showing a modest positive movement in the UK market.
Mar 28, 2026 · 90 articles
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