KOSPI & SK Hynix
75 shared events · Importance 9 · Last updated Aug 25, 2026
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KOSPI tracks the performance of SK Hynix as one of its major constituent stocks, with SK Hynix's movements significantly influencing the index's overall value.
Domestic
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.
SK Hynix: SK Hynix dropped 7.7% amidst the market rout, even though Nvidia's CEO, Jensen Huang, reaffirmed it as a 'biggest partner.'
Jun 08, 2026 · 10 articles
Business
KOSPI: The KOSPI>>> has rallied due to concentration in semiconductor stocks, despite more individual stocks declining than advancing.
SK Hynix: SK Hynix>>> shares rose significantly, contributing to the KOSPI>>> rally and attracting investor concentration.
Jun 07, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
KOSPI: The KOSPI index has gained over 100% in 2026, heavily influenced by the strong performance of Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, reflecting the AI boom's impact on South Korea's market.
SK Hynix: SK Hynix has significantly contributed to South Korea's equity rally, crossing the $1 trillion market capitalization mark due to its dominance in AI memory chips.
Jun 02, 2026 · 20 articles
Business
KOSPI: South Korea's benchmark index fell over 4% on August 6, driven by a tech selloff, reflecting investor risk aversion.
SK Hynix: Memory chipmaker SK Hynix plunged about 10% on August 6, leading the decline in Asian tech stocks amid AI-related profit-taking.
Aug 06, 2026 · 37 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.
SK Hynix: SK Hynix, a major chipmaking rival, dropped, mirroring the negative trend in the tech sector and impacting the South Korean market.
Jun 10, 2026 · 8 articles
Business
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.
SK Hynix: SK Hynix>>> reached a market capitalization of over $1 trillion, driven by strong demand for its high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips used in AI accelerators. Its shares have surged significantly, and it has sold out its entire 2026 HBM production capacity.
May 27, 2026 · 15 articles
Business
KOSPI: Plunged up to 8.9% in a single session; dominated by Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix.
SK Hynix: Fell up to 8.4% in a single session; U.S. listing started trading amid volatility.
Apr 20, 2026 · 344 articles
Business
KOSPI: KOSPI fell 22% in July on AI worries but staged a record rally on Friday, reflecting volatile investor sentiment around AI stocks.
SK Hynix: SK Hynix reported strong earnings but missed lofty expectations, raising concerns about AI spending pace, yet remains a key beneficiary of memory chip demand.
Jul 20, 2026 · 15 articles
Business
KOSPI: The KOSPI stock index, a benchmark for South Korea, has emerged as the world's best performer in an AI-driven rally, rising over 100% this year and hitting a record high due to surging profits from chipmakers.
SK Hynix: SK Hynix is a major chipmaker whose increased profits from memory chip sales have played a crucial role in the KOSPI's strong performance and South Korea's record export figures.
May 31, 2026 · 7 articles
Business
KOSPI: The KOSPI index, which had fallen from record highs, is likely to benefit from the buyback as SK Hynix's shares rise, potentially stabilizing the market.
SK Hynix: SK Hynix is the central entity, announcing a record buyback and raising its shareholder return target to stabilize its stock and appease investors. The move is expected to support its share price and enhance shareholder value.
Aug 19, 2026 · 8 articles
International
KOSPI: South Korea's Kospi slipped significantly, driven by drops in major technology companies like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix.
SK Hynix: SK Hynix's stock declined, contributing to the overall negative performance of the South Korean market.
Jun 07, 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.
SK Hynix: SK Hynix, a computer chipmaker partnering with Nvidia, saw its shares surge, contributing to the strong performance of the South Korean market and the broader tech rally.
May 20, 2026 · 72 articles
Business
KOSPI: The KOSPI index tumbled nearly 11% on July 28, its worst session in about five months, reflecting the severe impact of the AI selloff on South Korean equities.
SK Hynix: SK Hynix, a leading AI hardware chipmaker, was a key beneficiary of the first-half rally but is now facing selling pressure as hedge funds unwind AI positions. Its stock is likely to be negatively impacted by the broader semiconductor selloff.
Jul 30, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
KOSPI: The KOSPI experienced a decline on Thursday, ending a multi-day winning streak, but is expected to rebound on Friday.
SK Hynix: SK Hynix's stock tanked in one report but rallied in another, indicating fluctuating investor sentiment.
May 28, 2026 · 6 articles
International
KOSPI: The KOSPI plunged 9%, reflecting severe impact on South Korean equities, especially semiconductors.
SK Hynix: SK Hynix shares plunged 15.4% in Seoul after a volatile U.S. debut, reflecting AI stock selloff and concerns about chip demand sustainability.
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.
SK Hynix: SK Hynix shares rose 1% and the company announced plans for over $500 billion in investments in chipmaking and AI, showing positive market sentiment and commitment to growth.
Jun 29, 2026 · 8 articles
Business
KOSPI: Experienced historic volatility, with a record 17.9% surge and a 22% monthly loss.
SK Hynix: Surged on AI memory demand, but faced extreme volatility. Key driver of KOSPI swings.
Jul 14, 2026 · 280 articles
Business
KOSPI: The KOSPI>>> tumbled due to investors pulling back from AI bets, reflecting broader concerns about the tech sector and potential interest rate hikes.
SK Hynix: SK Hynix>>> entered a multi-year agreement with Nvidia>>> to design future generations of memory chips for AI, which is a significant win for the company in the competitive AI semiconductor market. Its stock pared losses after the announcement.
Jun 08, 2026 · 6 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.
SK Hynix: SK Hynix jumped 7.7% after announcing plans to partner with Nvidia in building data centers, showing strong investor confidence.
Jun 08, 2026 · 9 articles
Business
KOSPI: The KOSPI index rallied sharply, driven by the strong performance of South Korean semiconductor shares like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix.
SK Hynix: SK Hynix, a rival memory chipmaker, also benefited from the surge in AI-driven demand for HBM chips, experiencing significant stock gains and planning a U.S. stock market listing.
May 19, 2026 · 104 articles
Business
KOSPI: The KOSPI index closed significantly lower due to global tech stock routs, despite the positive news of AI partnerships, reflecting broader market concerns about potential United States — Federal Reserve rate hikes.
SK Hynix: SK Hynix has deepened its multi-year technology partnership with Nvidia to develop advanced memory for AI data centers, ensuring stable supply and evolving its business towards customer-specific memory solutions.
Jun 01, 2026 · 153 articles
Business
KOSPI: The KOSPI stock index has nearly doubled in value since January, largely driven by the performance of South Korean chipmakers benefiting from the AI boom.
SK Hynix: SK Hynix is a major chipmaker that has seen its value double, contributing significantly to the KOSPI stock index's rise due to AI demand.
Jun 05, 2026 · 13 articles
Domestic
KOSPI: South Korea's KOSPI slipped 0.2%, reflecting some selling pressure on artificial intelligence-related shares despite significant investment announcements.
SK Hynix: SK Hynix announced a joint investment of approximately $518 billion in a new chipmaking hub in South Korea, aiming to capitalize on surging AI demand, though its stock fell 1.7% in South Korea.
Jun 29, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
KOSPI: The KOSPI rocketed nearly 8% higher in morning trade after the strike was averted, reflecting investor relief and positive market reaction to the resolution of the labor dispute.
SK Hynix: SK Hynix's lucrative bonus system, which allocates 10% of its annual operating profit to employee bonuses, served as a benchmark and catalyst for the wage demands at Samsung Electronics, influencing the broader labor market in South Korea.
May 20, 2026 · 86 articles
Business
KOSPI: The KOSPI surged sharply, repeatedly triggering sidecars and reaching record highs above 8,400 points, reflecting strong investor optimism and tech-led gains.
SK Hynix: SK Hynix experienced a sharp sell-off amid concerns that the AI-driven rally might have peaked, but later benefited from bargain buying in semiconductor shares.
Jun 09, 2026 · 20 articles
Domestic
KOSPI: The KOSPI index dropped sharply due to significant losses in South Korean chip companies, reflecting concerns over the AI sector.
SK Hynix: SK Hynix experienced significant losses, contributing to the sharp drop in South Korea's KOSPI index due to chip sector concerns.
Jul 02, 2026 · 27 articles
Business
KOSPI: Seoul's Kospi lost 5.8%, hit by chip stocks.
SK Hynix: SK Hynix lost 9.8% and announced a $29 billion share buyback to calm investors, but remains pressured by higher yields.
Aug 18, 2026 · 23 articles
Business
KOSPI: KOSPI fell nearly 9% on July 13, driven by declines in SK Hynix and Samsung, which together have over 50% weight in the index.
SK Hynix: SK Hynix raised $26.5 billion in its Nasdaq debut, the largest U.S. listing by a foreign company. The company is the leading HBM supplier to Nvidia, with shares up 680% over the past year despite a recent 25% pullback. Proceeds will fund capacity expansion in South Korea and the U.S.
Apr 20, 2026 · 247 articles
Domestic
KOSPI: Surged over 6% on Treasury news and chipmaker buybacks, recovering from sharp losses.
SK Hynix: Announced a $29 billion share buyback, leading to a surge in its stock price.
Aug 19, 2026 · 127 articles
Business
KOSPI: KOSPI index fell into a technical bear market, declining 22% from its June peak, dragged by AI and tech stock selloff.
SK Hynix: SK Hynix, a major semiconductor company, was among the biggest drags on the Korean market due to AI stock selloff.
Jul 09, 2026 · 6 articles
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