KOSPI & Nikkei 225
115 shared events · Importance 17 · Last updated Aug 23, 2026
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KOSPI is a leading stock market index in South Korea, frequently analyzed in comparison to other major Asian indices like the Nikkei 225 to gauge regional market trends and correlations.
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.
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
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: 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.
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
KOSPI: Plunged up to 8.9% in a single session; dominated by Samsung Electronics 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
International
KOSPI: South Korea's Kospi slipped significantly, driven by drops in major technology companies like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix.
Nikkei 225: The Nikkei 225 dropped significantly due to broader market worries, reflecting a negative impact on the Japanese stock market.
Jun 07, 2026 · 12 articles
Business
KOSPI: South Korea's benchmark index fell over 4% on August 6, driven by a tech selloff, reflecting investor risk aversion.
Nikkei 225: Japan's Nikkei 225 lost over 1% on August 6, dragged by tech and semiconductor stocks.
Aug 06, 2026 · 37 articles
Business
KOSPI: Dropped 0.6% to 6,933.60 after earlier gains, affected by oil price worries.
Nikkei 225: Fell 1.6% to 68,098.54, reflecting investor concerns over oil prices and inflation.
Aug 17, 2026 · 8 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.
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
KOSPI: Plunged 5.80%, triggering a trading curb, as part of the global tech-led selloff.
Nikkei 225: Fell more than 3%, reflecting the reversal of the technology rally.
Aug 19, 2026 · 6 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
Business
KOSPI: Experienced historic volatility, with a record 17.9% surge and a 22% monthly loss.
Nikkei 225: Rose on AI stock gains and yen intervention.
Jul 14, 2026 · 280 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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
International
KOSPI: The KOSPI plunged 9%, reflecting severe impact on South Korean equities, especially semiconductors.
Nikkei 225: The Nikkei 225 fell 1.9%, dragged by tech stocks and risk-off sentiment.
Apr 20, 2026 · 304 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
Business
KOSPI: South Korea's KOSPI tanked 4.58%, reflecting regional market weakness.
Nikkei 225: Japan's Nikkei 225 ended 0.93% lower, reflecting regional weakness.
Aug 06, 2026 · 6 articles
International
KOSPI: Fell 4.67% to 6,515, though later rebounded.
Nikkei 225: Declined over 4% to 64,141, reflecting regional risk-off.
Jul 06, 2026 · 105 articles
Business
KOSPI: Seoul's Kospi lost 5.8%, hit by chip stocks.
Nikkei 225: The Nikkei dropped 3.2%, led by tech losses.
Aug 18, 2026 · 23 articles
Business
KOSPI: South Korea's KOSPI sank 5.5%, heavily impacted by declines in major tech companies like SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics.
Nikkei 225: Japan's Nikkei 225 slipped 1.3%, with technology shares leading the decline despite rising real wages.
Jun 04, 2026 · 38 articles
International
KOSPI: The KOSPI climbed over 3%, led by chipmakers.
Nikkei 225: The Nikkei rose 0.1%, showing resilience.
Aug 11, 2026 · 27 articles
International
KOSPI: The KOSPI jumped, catching up after a holiday, indicating a positive sentiment in South Korean markets despite the broader geopolitical concerns.
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
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