KOSPI & Nikkei 225
68 shared events · Importance 18 · Last updated Jul 06, 2026
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The KOSPI operates as a regional peer to the Nikkei 225, with both serving as primary benchmark indices for their respective East Asian equity markets.
International
KOSPI: The KOSPI in South Korea plunged significantly due to the sell-off in AI-related shares, despite the country's plans for substantial investments in a computer chip manufacturing hub.
Nikkei 225: The Nikkei 225 in Japan experienced heavy losses as traders sold off AI-related stocks to lock in profits, contributing to a broader Asian market decline.
Jun 03, 2026 · 191 articles
Business
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.
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
KOSPI: South Korea's KOSPI index was up 68% for the quarter, significantly boosted by the artificial intelligence boom.
Nikkei 225: Japan's Nikkei rose, contributing to the strong performance of Asian markets.
Apr 20, 2026 · 24 articles
International
KOSPI: The KOSPI soared in response to the ceasefire and falling oil prices.
Nikkei 225: The Nikkei 225 surged significantly in response to the ceasefire and falling oil prices.
Apr 07, 2026 · 79 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.
Nikkei 225: Japan's Nikkei 225 surged, led by tech-driven gains from chipmakers, reflecting positive sentiment in Asian markets.
Jun 24, 2026 · 57 articles
International
KOSPI: South Korea's KOSPI gained substantially following the ceasefire agreement, indicating positive market reaction in Asia.
Nikkei 225: Japan's Nikkei 225 rose significantly after the ceasefire agreement, reflecting positive sentiment in Asian markets.
Apr 07, 2026 · 14 articles
Business
KOSPI: The KOSPI index gained 1.3% after earlier sharp losses, reflecting a recovery in South Korea's stock market.
Nikkei 225: The Nikkei 225 was up 0.9%, indicating a positive performance in Japan's stock market.
Jun 29, 2026 · 8 articles
Domestic
KOSPI: The KOSPI index dropped sharply due to significant losses in South Korean chip companies, reflecting concerns over the AI sector.
Nikkei 225: Japan's Nikkei 225 fell, aligning with broader declines in Asian markets due to chip stock performance.
Jul 02, 2026 · 27 articles
Accidents
KOSPI: The KOSPI in Seoul plunged 6.9% as traders sold to lock in profits from recent AI-driven rallies.
Nikkei 225: The Nikkei 225 index in Tokyo shed 4.5% as traders sold to lock in profits from recent AI-driven rallies.
Apr 20, 2026 · 323 articles
International
KOSPI: South Korea's KOSPI gained 6% as trading in Asia got underway, indicating a strong positive market reaction to the ceasefire agreement.
Nikkei 225: The Nikkei 225 rose more than 4% as trading in Asia began, reflecting the positive market sentiment following the ceasefire agreement.
Apr 08, 2026 · 34 articles
International
KOSPI: South Korea's KOSPI jumped by nearly 5.5-6% following the ceasefire agreement, indicating a positive market response in the region.
Nikkei 225: Japan's Nikkei 225 gained by 4.5-5% after the ceasefire deal, reflecting a positive sentiment in Asian markets.
Apr 07, 2026 · 117 articles
International
KOSPI: South Korea's KOSPI jumped by nearly 5.5-6% following the ceasefire agreement, indicating a positive market response in the region.
Nikkei 225: Japan's Nikkei 225 gained by 4.5-5% after the ceasefire deal, reflecting a positive sentiment in Asian markets.
Apr 07, 2026 · 26 articles
International
KOSPI: The KOSPI has advanced, suggesting some positive sentiment in South Korean markets despite the ongoing tensions.
Nikkei 225: The Nikkei 225 has shown mixed to little change, reflecting cautious trading in Asian markets amid the Iran deadline.
Mar 28, 2026 · 90 articles
Domestic
KOSPI: South Korea's KOSPI slipped 0.2%, reflecting some selling pressure on artificial intelligence-related shares despite significant investment announcements.
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
KOSPI: South Korea's Kospi dropped due to fallout from overreliance on AI hopes and the economic impact of 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
Domestic
KOSPI: South Korea's KOSPI ended lower, indicating a mixed performance across Asian markets.
Nikkei 225: Japan's Nikkei 225 index settled higher, contributing to the positive global market sentiment that influenced Indian markets.
Jul 01, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
KOSPI: South Korea's KOSPI index declined more than 8%, showing a significant negative performance.
Nikkei 225: Japan's Nikkei 225 index fell 1.95%, indicating a negative performance in the Japanese market.
Jun 12, 2026 · 38 articles
Business
KOSPI: South Korea's KOSPI fell almost 2%, showing a notable negative performance in the South Korean market.
Nikkei 225: Japan's Nikkei 225 declined nearly 1%, reflecting a negative trend in the Japanese market.
Jul 06, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
KOSPI: South Korea's KOSPI rebounded nearly 6%, showing strong positive performance in Asian markets.
Nikkei 225: Japan's Nikkei 225 index ended in positive territory, contributing to overall positive Asian market sentiment.
Jul 03, 2026 · 7 articles
Business
KOSPI: The KOSPI index fell, reflecting a broader market correction after significant gains driven by AI stocks like SK Hynix.
Nikkei 225: The Nikkei 225 rose following the Japan — Japanese yen's depreciation against the U.S. dollar.
Jun 16, 2026 · 56 articles
Business
KOSPI: The KOSPI index sunk significantly, experiencing high volatility and a halted trading session, on the back of souring tech sentiment following Apple Inc.'s price increases.
Nikkei 225: The Nikkei 225 index sank on the back of souring tech sentiment following Apple Inc.'s price increases.
Jun 17, 2026 · 185 articles
Domestic
KOSPI: South Korea's KOSPI jumped, setting a new record high, driven by strong performance in technology stocks.
Nikkei 225: Tokyo's Nikkei 225 gained, reaching an intraday high, supported by strong export demand for high-tech products.
Apr 20, 2026 · 28 articles
International
KOSPI: South Korea's KOSPI surged, reflecting strong positive market reaction to the potential peace deal.
Nikkei 225: Japan's Nikkei rose, indicating positive market sentiment in response to the peace deal hopes.
Apr 20, 2026 · 497 articles
International
KOSPI: The Kospi, South Korea's benchmark index, dropped 1.8%, reflecting a negative performance in the South Korean market.
Nikkei 225: The Nikkei 225, Japan's benchmark index, rose 0.6%, reflecting a mixed trading day in Asian markets.
Jun 30, 2026 · 8 articles
International
KOSPI: The KOSPI stock index in South Korea plunged significantly, marking its worst day in two summers, due to its reliance on energy imports and the rising oil prices.
Mar 03, 2026 · 14 articles
International
KOSPI: The KOSPI has experienced significant losses following Donald Trump's remarks, reflecting concerns over regional stability and economic impact.
Apr 02, 2026 · 39 articles
International
KOSPI: South Korea's KOSPI surged, indicating investor optimism about the de-escalation of the Iran conflict and its positive impact on regional and global trade.
Mar 17, 2026 · 108 articles
International
KOSPI: South Korea's Kospi index gained, suggesting that while the conflict is a concern, it hasn't entirely deterred market optimism in the short term.
Apr 02, 2026 · 93 articles
International
KOSPI: South Korea's KOSPI jumped, indicating positive performance in some international markets.
Mar 30, 2026 · 84 articles
International
Nikkei 225: Japan's Nikkei 225 index recorded a double-digit gain for the third straight year, supported by the technology sector and a stimulus package.
Dec 23, 2025 · 17 articles
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