Korean Equities
- Korean Small-Caps Turn to Third-Party Share Sales for Cash
Several KOSPI and KOSDAQ names disclosed private-placement rights issues on July 20, tapping outside backers for operating and debt-repayment funds.
- Foreign Investment in Korean Stocks Jumps 30% in a Year, Led by US Funds
Foreign firms' investments in major Korean listed companies rose about 30% over the past year, with US-based investors accounting for more than half.
- Chip Optimism Lifts KOSPI Back Above 7,400 as KOSDAQ Jumps
Korean stocks rallied on July 10 as improving semiconductor sentiment pushed the KOSPI up 2.5% past 7,400 and the KOSDAQ up more than 5%.
- Three Seoul-Listed Firms Unveil July 7 Share Sales and Bonus Issue
On July 7, Ascendio, Winhitech and Boosta each disclosed capital moves in Seoul — two third-party share placements and a one-for-one bonus issue.
