United States & KOSPI
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International
United States: The actions of the United States in striking Iran contributed to geopolitical tensions, negatively impacting global market sentiment and leading to a sell-off in South Korean stocks.
KOSPI: The KOSPI experienced a sharp decline due to a combination of US-Iran tensions and a tech sell-off on Wall Street, reflecting a significant negative impact on the South Korean stock market.
Jun 10, 2026 · 8 articles
Domestic
United States: Robust U.S. jobs data triggered fears of a United States — Federal Reserve rate hike, which was the primary cause of the market selloff in South Korea and on Wall Street.
KOSPI: The KOSPI plunged over 8% due to fears of a United States — Federal Reserve rate hike, marking its biggest daily fall since March 4 and triggering circuit breakers. Despite the recent losses, the KOSPI remains significantly up year-to-date.
Jun 08, 2026 · 10 articles
Business
United States: The United States is resurgent, headed for a fourth straight quarterly rise due to re-pricing of U.S. interest rate outlook, pushing the yen to a four-decade low and gold to its largest quarterly fall in over a decade.
KOSPI: The chipmaker-driven KOSPI is set for an impressive second-quarter rise of nearly 65%, more than doubling year-to-date, despite a recent 1% slip.
Apr 20, 2026 · 12 articles
Business
United States: Overnight gains on Wall Street, driven by semiconductor rebounds and softer CPI, contributed to the KOSPI surges, and the US-Iran peace deal boosted global sentiment.
KOSPI: The KOSPI surged sharply, repeatedly triggering sidecars and reaching record highs above 8,400 points, reflecting strong investor optimism and tech-led gains.
Jun 09, 2026 · 20 articles
International
United States: The United States is engaged in negotiations with Iran regarding a ceasefire extension and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and its stock markets also reached records.
KOSPI: The Kospi index jumped nearly 5% and hit an all-time high of 8,874.16, buoyed by global demand for semiconductors and the AI boom.
Jun 01, 2026 · 9 articles
Business
United States: Expanded airstrike campaign against Iran; tensions escalate.
KOSPI: Plunged up to 8.9% in a single session; dominated by Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix.
Apr 20, 2026 · 344 articles
Business
United States: The US is involved in the Iran conflict and potential Hormuz reopening, affecting global oil markets and investor sentiment.
KOSPI: South Korea's benchmark index fell over 4% on August 6, driven by a tech selloff, reflecting investor risk aversion.
Aug 06, 2026 · 37 articles
International
United States: Leading military operations against Iran, launching airstrikes and imposing a naval blockade, with 17 service members killed.
KOSPI: The KOSPI plunged 9%, reflecting severe impact on South Korean equities, especially semiconductors.
Apr 20, 2026 · 304 articles
Business
United States: The United States economy showed surprising strength, leading to a re-pricing of interest rate expectations from cuts to hikes, and its ceasefire with Iran contributed to falling oil prices.
KOSPI: South Korea's KOSPI index was up 68% for the quarter, significantly boosted by the artificial intelligence boom.
Apr 20, 2026 · 24 articles
Business
United States: Engaged in conflict with Iran, impacting oil prices and markets. Also intervened in yen markets.
KOSPI: Experienced historic volatility, with a record 17.9% surge and a 22% monthly loss.
Jul 14, 2026 · 280 articles
Business
United States: The expiry of the US-Iran ceasefire without a diplomatic breakthrough contributed to higher oil prices and market uncertainty.
KOSPI: Plunged 5.80%, triggering a trading curb, as part of the global tech-led selloff.
Aug 19, 2026 · 6 articles
International
United States: The United States, under President Donald Trump, agreed to a ceasefire with Iran to avoid a prolonged 'forever war' and achieve a diplomatic solution, while also securing military objectives.
KOSPI: The KOSPI soared in response to the ceasefire and falling oil prices.
Apr 07, 2026 · 79 articles
International
United States: The United States>>> is a primary party in the conflict, conducting military strikes, imposing sanctions, and engaging in negotiations with Iran>>>.
KOSPI: The KOSPI>>> has experienced fluctuations, initially supported by tech shares but later declining due to profit-taking and broader market concerns related to the US-Iran tensions.
May 07, 2026 · 362 articles
Domestic
United States: The US economy showed slower job growth, which eased pressure on the United States — Federal Reserve to hike interest rates, positively impacting its financial markets.
KOSPI: The KOSPI index dropped sharply due to significant losses in South Korean chip companies, reflecting concerns over the AI sector.
Jul 02, 2026 · 27 articles
Business
United States: The United States is involved in negotiations with Iran regarding oil prices and its stock market, represented by Wall Street indices, showed gains.
KOSPI: The KOSPI index gained 1.3% after earlier sharp losses, reflecting a recovery in South Korea's stock market.
Jun 29, 2026 · 8 articles
Business
United States: Exports to the U.S. gained 69%, driven by AI investments by big tech firms, making the U.S. a key market for South Korean exports.
KOSPI: KOSPI fell 22% in July on AI worries but staged a record rally on Friday, reflecting volatile investor sentiment around AI stocks.
Jul 20, 2026 · 15 articles
International
United States: Launched airstrikes on Iran and expanded military actions, escalating tensions and driving oil prices higher.
KOSPI: Fell 4.67% to 6,515, though later rebounded.
Jul 06, 2026 · 105 articles
Business
United States: The US faces a widening fiscal deficit and debt surpassing $40 trillion, leading to higher Treasury yields and increased borrowing costs.
KOSPI: Seoul's Kospi lost 5.8%, hit by chip stocks.
Aug 18, 2026 · 23 articles
Business
United States: War with Iran is disrupting oil supply, raising prices and inflation, and pressuring markets.
KOSPI: Dropped 0.6% to 6,933.60 after earlier gains, affected by oil price worries.
Aug 17, 2026 · 8 articles
Business
United States: The United States' stance on potential attacks against Iran and its inventory drawdown affected oil prices. United States — Federal Reserve minutes also indicated concerns about inflation and potential interest rate hikes.
KOSPI: The KOSPI soared to an all-time high, driven by strong buying of technology shares like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, reflecting the significant positive impact of the AI boom and local corporate developments on the South Korean market.
May 20, 2026 · 72 articles
Domestic
United States: The United States' stock markets showed mixed to positive performance, and its negotiations with Iran impacted crude oil prices.
KOSPI: The KOSPI experienced a decline on Thursday, ending a multi-day winning streak, but is expected to rebound on Friday.
May 28, 2026 · 6 articles
International
United States: The United States is a key belligerent and negotiator in the conflict with Iran, imposing blockades and sanctions, and engaging in diplomatic efforts. Its policies and military actions directly affect global energy markets and regional stability.
KOSPI: South Korea's chipmaker-heavy KOSPI index rose, indicating that AI-related stocks are performing well despite broader market wobbles.
Apr 26, 2026 · 590 articles
International
United States: The US is involved in the conflict and blockade, with its military firing on a ship, and faces pressure to resolve the crisis.
KOSPI: The KOSPI climbed over 3%, led by chipmakers.
Aug 11, 2026 · 27 articles
Business
United States: The United States>>> is home to Micron Technology>>> and has seen significant retail investor interest in ETFs providing exposure to South Korean chipmakers.
KOSPI: The KOSPI>>> index reached a new all-time high, driven by the strong performance of memory chipmakers like SK Hynix>>> and Samsung Electronics>>>. It has emerged as the world's best performer in the global AI boom.
May 27, 2026 · 15 articles
unfocused
United States: The U.S. stock market reached new records, driven by strong corporate profits and the AI boom. The U.S. labor market also showed signs of health.
KOSPI: South Korea's KOSPI>>> index jumped to a record high, buoyed by strong exports, particularly semiconductors, and growth in AI and advanced technologies.
May 19, 2026 · 199 articles
International
United States: The United States>>> is a primary party in the peace deal negotiations with Iran>>>, with President Donald Trump>>> announcing progress and engaging in diplomatic calls with regional leaders. The deal aims to resolve the conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz>>>.
KOSPI: South Korea's Kospi gained 6.5%, surpassing the 7,000 level for the first time, driven by broader market optimism and AI-related stock rallies.
May 19, 2026 · 327 articles
International
United States: The United States is a key belligerent, conducting defensive strikes, leading negotiations, and aiming to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The conflict strains its military resources and impacts global economic stability.
KOSPI: The KOSPI jumped, catching up after a holiday, indicating a positive sentiment in South Korean markets despite the broader geopolitical concerns.
May 19, 2026 · 229 articles
International
United States: The US launched two rounds of strikes on Iranian targets to protect navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. The revocation of Iran's oil license tightens supply.
KOSPI: The KOSPI fell 1.5%, down over 20% from its record high.
Mar 09, 2018 · 1197 articles
International
United States: Conducting airstrikes on Iran and threatening further military action; the war has cost $37.5 billion and caused domestic political pressure.
KOSPI: South Korean index that jumped 4.4% on chipmaker rally.
Jul 22, 2026 · 334 articles
International
United States: The U.S. is a primary belligerent, launching heavy strikes on Iran and coordinating with Saudi Arabia. The escalation raises military costs and risks further depletion of munitions stockpiles, while political pressure mounts ahead of midterm elections.
KOSPI: The KOSPI tumbled 6% on Wednesday, following a 10.8% plunge, due to tech stock declines and global risk aversion.
Feb 08, 2026 · 308 articles
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