October 25, 2026
Korea in numbers: Samsung Biologics +13.6% in dollars this week
- KOSPI -2.1% in won, -1.5% in dollars this week
- The won strengthened 0.6% to ₩1,325 per dollar
- Biggest mover: Samsung Biologics +13.6% in dollars. Weakest: Hanwha Aerospace -10.3%
| 1 week ($) | YTD ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Market | ||
KOSPI 5,550.30 | -1.5% | +42.8% |
KOSDAQ 751.69 | -4.8% | -11.9% |
iShares MSCI South Korea (EWY) $151.26 | +0.5% | +55.6% |
| Biggest companies | ||
Samsung Electronics ₩215,500 | +0.6% | +94.9% |
SK Hynix ₩1,277,000 | +1.0% | +112.8% |
LG Energy Solution ₩383,000 | -4.4% | +12.7% |
Samsung Biologics ₩1,466,000 | +13.6% | -6.2% |
Hyundai Motor ₩295,500 | -4.7% | +8.1% |
Kia ₩106,900 | -2.4% | -4.8% |
Hanwha Aerospace ₩792,000 | -10.3% | -8.7% |
Naver ₩173,600 | -3.0% | -22.3% |
| Currency | ||
Won per dollar ₩1,325 | -0.6% | -7.8% |
Returns in U.S. dollars: the local price change adjusted for the won. EWY trades in New York. Won per dollar: a rise means a weaker won. 1 week = vs. 5 trading days earlier, YTD = vs. last year's close.