South Korea & Nikkei 225
67 shared events · Importance 7 · Last updated Aug 24, 2026
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International
South Korea: The stock market in South Korea, represented by the Kospi index, hit an all-time high, driven by the AI boom and strong exports of semiconductors.
Nikkei 225: The Nikkei 225 gained over 1.3% and crossed the 67,000 mark for the first time, reaching a record high due to the AI boom and broader market optimism.
Jun 01, 2026 · 9 articles
Business
South Korea: South Korea's stock market, particularly the KOSPI, experienced significant gains due to strong performance in its technology sector, driven by companies like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, and the broader AI boom.
Nikkei 225: The Nikkei 225 index jumped, lifted by gains for tech-related shares and positive economic data from Japan, indicating a strong performance in the Japanese market.
May 20, 2026 · 72 articles
Business
South Korea: South Korea's equities have seen significant outflows despite strong performance in its chipmaker-driven KOSPI.
Nikkei 225: The Nikkei 225 is set for a record quarterly rise of over 36%, indicating strong performance in the Japanese market.
Apr 20, 2026 · 12 articles
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.
Nikkei 225: Japan's Nikkei 225 lost over 1% on August 6, dragged by tech and semiconductor stocks.
Aug 06, 2026 · 37 articles
Business
South Korea: KOSPI extremely volatile; dominated by Samsung and SK Hynix.
Nikkei 225: Fell over 5% in a single day, driven by losses in tech and AI-related stocks.
Apr 20, 2026 · 344 articles
Business
South Korea: KOSPI dropped 0.6%, affected by oil price and inflation concerns.
Nikkei 225: Fell 1.6% to 68,098.54, reflecting investor concerns over oil prices and inflation.
Aug 17, 2026 · 8 articles
International
South Korea: South Korea's KOSPI jumped significantly, indicating a strong recovery in its stock market.
Nikkei 225: The Nikkei 225 gained 1% to 64,654.22, reflecting a positive trend in the Japanese market driven by tech stock rebounds.
Jun 08, 2026 · 9 articles
Business
South Korea: South Korea's stock market, particularly the KOSPI index, rebounded after a tech sell-off, indicating a positive shift in investor sentiment for the country's market.
Nikkei 225: The Nikkei 225 was up 0.9%, indicating a positive performance in Japan's stock market.
Jun 29, 2026 · 8 articles
Business
South Korea: South Korea's KOSPI index showed strong performance, driven by AI stocks.
Nikkei 225: Japan's Nikkei rose, contributing to the strong performance of Asian markets.
Apr 20, 2026 · 24 articles
Business
South Korea: Experienced extreme volatility in its stock market, driven by AI chip stocks.
Nikkei 225: Rose on AI stock gains and yen intervention.
Jul 14, 2026 · 280 articles
International
South Korea: South Korea, like Japan>>>, is heavily reliant on energy from the Gulf and has been impacted by the conflict. A peace deal would likely ease its energy supply concerns.
Nikkei 225: The Nikkei 225>>> surged 3.1% in morning trading due to positive sentiment from the peace talks.
May 02, 2026 · 472 articles
International
South Korea: South Korea's Kospi plunged 9% as semiconductor stocks collapsed, making it a key barometer of global chip sentiment.
Nikkei 225: The Nikkei 225 fell 1.9%, dragged by tech stocks and risk-off sentiment.
Apr 20, 2026 · 304 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.
Nikkei 225: Tokyo's Nikkei 225 closed 0.2% higher, reversing earlier losses and contributing to the mixed performance of Asian markets.
Jun 29, 2026 · 6 articles
International
South Korea: KOSPI closed down 4.67% due to geopolitical tensions.
Nikkei 225: Declined over 4% to 64,141, reflecting regional risk-off.
Jul 06, 2026 · 105 articles
Domestic
South Korea: Kospi surges 6% on tech rally and Treasury move.
Nikkei 225: Rose on Treasury announcement but later fell; affected by global bond market and tech stocks.
Aug 19, 2026 · 127 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.
Nikkei 225: Japan's Nikkei 225 shed value, indicating a negative reaction in the Japanese market to the geopolitical developments.
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.
Nikkei 225: The Nikkei 225>>> has fallen due to global market uncertainty stemming from the US-Iran conflict and rising energy costs, impacting investor confidence in the Japanese market.
May 07, 2026 · 362 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.
Nikkei 225: Japan's Nikkei 225 has traded mixed due to anxiety about surging oil prices and the Iran war.
May 05, 2026 · 374 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.
Nikkei 225: The Nikkei 225 lost value, falling from an all-time high, as Asian markets reacted to the U.S. strikes in Iran and the uncertainty surrounding global oil supplies.
Apr 20, 2026 · 607 articles
unfocused
South Korea: South Korea's Kospi index rose, indicating positive market performance in the region.
Nikkei 225: Japan's Nikkei 225 index topped 68,000 for the first time, driven by the global AI-driven chip stock surge and positive U.S. market performance.
May 19, 2026 · 199 articles
International
South Korea: Reportedly coordinated with Japan in selling dollars to support the won, indicating broader regional cooperation in currency stabilization.
Nikkei 225: Nikkei 225 reported on the intervention and its scale.
Jul 30, 2026 · 162 articles
Business
South Korea: South Korea's KOSPI fell almost 2%, indicating a significant decline in its market.
Nikkei 225: Japan's Nikkei 225 declined nearly 1%, reflecting a negative trend in the Japanese market.
Jul 06, 2026 · 6 articles
International
South Korea: South Korea's market dipped, mirroring the general negative sentiment in Asian markets following the geopolitical developments.
Nikkei 225: Japan's Nikkei 225 ended lower after an initial jump, reflecting broader market uncertainty due to the geopolitical tensions.
Apr 09, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
South Korea: South Korea's KOSPI rebounded 5.89%, contributing to the positive regional sentiment.
Nikkei 225: Nikkei 225 ended higher, reflecting improved investor confidence.
Aug 20, 2026 · 19 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.
Nikkei 225: The Nikkei was affected by yen weakness and oil prices.
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.
Nikkei 225: The Nikkei 225 was up 1.4 percent, showing a positive performance amidst global market fluctuations.
Apr 26, 2026 · 590 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.
Nikkei 225: Tokyo's Nikkei closed at a record high, contributing to the positive sentiment in Asian markets, partly driven by global optimism.
May 18, 2026 · 309 articles
International
South Korea: South Korea previously held frozen Iranian funds, which are now being discussed for release as part of the peace negotiations.
Nikkei 225: The Nikkei 225 lost value, falling from an all-time high, as Asian markets reacted to the U.S. strikes in Iran and the uncertainty surrounding global oil supplies.
May 19, 2026 · 229 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.
Nikkei 225: The Nikkei 225 index led a strong rally across Asian stocks, fueled by optimism surrounding the US-Iran peace talks.
May 19, 2026 · 327 articles
Business
South Korea: South Korea is home to memory giants Samsung and SK Hynix, which benefit from higher memory prices.
Nikkei 225: The Nikkei 225 index sank on the back of souring tech sentiment following Apple Inc.'s price increases.
Jun 17, 2026 · 199 articles
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