KOSPI & Nasdaq Composite
88 shared events · Importance 7 · Last updated Aug 23, 2026
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KOSPI and Nasdaq Composite are independent stock market indices that track distinct national and sector-specific markets, though their movements show increasing correlation due to global tech trends and shared underlying components.
Business
KOSPI: Plunged up to 8.9% in a single session; dominated by Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix.
Nasdaq Composite: Led market lower with a 2% slide; heavily weighted with AI stocks.
Apr 20, 2026 · 344 articles
International
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.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite closed lower due to concerns over AI stock valuations and disappointing earnings forecasts, contributing to a negative sentiment that spread to the South Korean market.
Jun 10, 2026 · 8 articles
Domestic
KOSPI: The KOSPI experienced a decline on Thursday, ending a multi-day winning streak, but is expected to rebound on Friday.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite dipped and climbed, ending modestly lower in one report but jumping in another, indicating mixed performance for technology stocks.
May 28, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
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.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite rallied to a new record, primarily driven by the strong performance of technology stocks and the AI boom, highlighting the significant impact of the tech sector on the U.S. market.
May 20, 2026 · 72 articles
International
KOSPI: South Korea's Kospi slipped significantly, driven by drops in major technology companies like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq composite slumped significantly, reflecting worries about Big Tech investments.
Jun 07, 2026 · 12 articles
International
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.
Nasdaq Composite: The technology-heavy Nasdaq composite gained 0.2%, reflecting strong performance in the tech sector driven by AI demand.
Jun 01, 2026 · 9 articles
Business
KOSPI: South Korea's benchmark index fell over 4% on August 6, driven by a tech selloff, reflecting investor risk aversion.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq lost 0.8%, hit by declines in tech giants.
Aug 06, 2026 · 37 articles
Business
KOSPI: South Korea's KOSPI index was up 68% for the quarter, significantly boosted by the artificial intelligence boom.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite recorded a strong quarterly gain, largely fueled by the boom in artificial intelligence stocks.
Apr 20, 2026 · 24 articles
International
KOSPI: The KOSPI jumped 3.5% to 7,743.65 after a significant loss on Monday, indicating a recovery in the South Korean market.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.9%, driven by gains in technology and AI-related stocks.
Jun 08, 2026 · 9 articles
Business
KOSPI: Experienced historic volatility, with a record 17.9% surge and a 22% monthly loss.
Nasdaq Composite: Surged on AI stock gains, but remained below its record.
Jul 14, 2026 · 280 articles
Business
KOSPI: South Korea's KOSPI sank 5.5%, heavily impacted by declines in major tech companies like SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite experienced its largest one-day percentage loss since April 2025, ending a nine-week winning streak due to a sell-off in technology and chip stocks.
Jun 04, 2026 · 38 articles
Domestic
KOSPI: The KOSPI index dropped sharply due to significant losses in South Korean chip companies, reflecting concerns over the AI sector.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite showed mixed performance, initially rising but then falling due to continued pressure on chip stocks, despite overall positive market sentiment.
Jul 02, 2026 · 27 articles
International
KOSPI: The KOSPI plunged 9%, reflecting severe impact on South Korean equities, especially semiconductors.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq dropped 1.6%, led by semiconductor and AI stocks as investors worried about overvaluation and rising rates.
Apr 20, 2026 · 304 articles
Business
KOSPI: The KOSPI index gained 1.3% after earlier sharp losses, reflecting a recovery in South Korea's stock market.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq composite gained 2.1%, indicating strong performance in technology stocks on Wall Street.
Jun 29, 2026 · 8 articles
Business
KOSPI: Dropped 0.6% to 6,933.60 after earlier gains, affected by oil price worries.
Nasdaq Composite: Slipped 84.25 to 26,644.91, affected by higher yields and oil prices.
Aug 17, 2026 · 8 articles
Business
KOSPI: South Korea's KOSPI hit a new record, surging significantly due to strong performances from chipmakers like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite experienced volatility, initially rising due to upbeat chip forecasts but later falling due to declines in other tech megacaps and concerns over AI spending.
Jun 24, 2026 · 57 articles
International
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.
Nasdaq Composite: The technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite>>> lost ground, reflecting investor caution in the tech sector amidst global uncertainties and rising inflation concerns.
May 07, 2026 · 362 articles
unfocused
KOSPI: South Korea's KOSPI>>> index jumped to a record high, buoyed by strong exports, particularly semiconductors, and growth in AI and advanced technologies.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite has also risen, benefiting from the AI boom, though it has experienced slight declines on some days.
May 19, 2026 · 199 articles
Domestic
KOSPI: South Korea's KOSPI slipped 0.2%, reflecting some selling pressure on artificial intelligence-related shares despite significant investment announcements.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite was 0.9% higher, indicating a positive trend in technology and growth stocks.
Jun 29, 2026 · 6 articles
International
KOSPI: The KOSPI soared in response to the ceasefire and falling oil prices.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite added points after news of a potential ceasefire.
Apr 07, 2026 · 79 articles
International
KOSPI: South Korea's KOSPI soared 9.6% to recover much of its historic 12.1% plunge from the previous day.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.3% as broader market concerns about the global economy and interest rates weighed on tech stocks.
Mar 05, 2026 · 6 articles
International
KOSPI: South Korea's KOSPI fell, reflecting global market reactions to the geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite experienced minor fluctuations, reflecting the broader market's cautious reaction to geopolitical tensions and economic reports.
Apr 09, 2026 · 7 articles
International
KOSPI: The KOSPI jumped, catching up after a holiday, indicating a positive sentiment in South Korean markets despite the broader geopolitical concerns.
Nasdaq Composite: The technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite>>> lost ground, reflecting investor caution in the tech sector amidst global uncertainties and rising inflation concerns.
Apr 20, 2026 · 607 articles
International
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.
Nasdaq Composite: Nasdaq futures jumped 1.7% as market sentiment improved with the prospect of an end to the Iran war.
May 19, 2026 · 327 articles
Business
KOSPI: The KOSPI index fell, reflecting a broader market correction after significant gains driven by AI stocks like SK Hynix.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite fell significantly, heavily impacted by the declines in technology and artificial intelligence stocks.
Jun 16, 2026 · 56 articles
International
KOSPI: South Korea's chipmaker-heavy KOSPI index rose, indicating that AI-related stocks are performing well despite broader market wobbles.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite ended Friday at fresh record highs, but its performance on Monday was mixed due to the geopolitical tensions, though tempered by tech gains.
Apr 26, 2026 · 590 articles
Business
KOSPI: South Korea's KOSPI rebounded nearly 6%, showing strong positive performance in Asian markets.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite declined 0.80%, showing a mixed performance in the US market.
Jul 03, 2026 · 7 articles
International
KOSPI: South Korean index that jumped 4.4% on chipmaker rally.
Nasdaq Composite: Tech-heavy index that fell 1.8% led by Alphabet and Tesla.
Jul 22, 2026 · 334 articles
International
KOSPI: The KOSPI tumbled 6% on Wednesday, following a 10.8% plunge, due to tech stock declines and global risk aversion.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq fell 1% as technology stocks, particularly chipmakers, declined.
Feb 08, 2026 · 308 articles
International
KOSPI: The Korean index has been volatile, partly due to global risk sentiment.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq has been supported by AI stocks but remains sensitive to geopolitical risks.
Mar 09, 2018 · 488 articles
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