How Korea’s New Margin Cap Met a Shrinking Pile of Debt
Korea’s 15% per-stock margin rule took effect Oct. 19. Brokers set different hurdles for Samsung and SK hynix as margin debt fell 11% in six sessions.
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KOSPI’s 14% Crash Week Came With a Stronger Won
KOSPI fell 14.46% in the week to Oct. 16 as foreigners sold about ₩11 trillion, yet the Korean won ended 0.53% stronger. The scoreboard, and why it matters.
Naver vs Kakao: Who Fell More in 2026? The Faster Grower.
Kakao is down 47% in 2026 and Naver 26%, though Kakao’s profit grew faster. Both wait on 2027 restructurings and are just 1.70% of EWY.
Korea’s KOSPI Fell Harder Each Day of a Three-Day Week
Korea traded only three sessions this week. KOSPI fell 0.89%, 1.98%, then 2.62%, 5.39% in all, while KOSDAQ ended down 0.11%. What it means for EWY holders.
Korea’s Leveraged Chip ETFs: Its Regulator Said Sorry
Korea’s financial regulator chief apologized for losses on leveraged Samsung and SK Hynix products. What was said, what is disputed, and what it means for EWY.
How Hyundai, Kia and Mobis Each Own the Next One
Hyundai owns 35.17% of Kia, Kia owns 18.10% of Mobis, and Mobis owns 22.36% of Hyundai. What that loop means if you hold EWY.
Samsung’s $80 Billion Quarter Arrived as Just Two Numbers
Samsung reported Q3 operating profit of ₩107.4 trillion (about $80 billion) in a filing with just two numbers. The business breakdown comes Oct. 29.
Samsung Electro-Mechanics: $2.7B of Orders, No Buyer Named
Samsung Electro-Mechanics filed six supply contracts worth about $2.73 billion in 2026. All start in 2027, and none of the filings names the buyer.
Korea’s Brokers Will Cap Margin Loans per Stock — Oct. 19
From Oct. 19, Korean brokers will add limits on new margin loans in any stock above 15% of their margin book. Samsung and SK hynix sit just under that line.
Korea Opened Higher. Its Two Chip Giants Fell.
Seoul reopened higher after a three-day break, then Samsung and SK hynix fell. KOSPI lost 0.89%; KOSDAQ rose 2.98%, its first close above 900 since July.