Asia-Pacific · South Korea
Korea Exchange (KRX)
Korea Exchange runs KOSPI for large companies and KOSDAQ for technology and growth companies. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, two of the world's largest memory-chip makers, are listed on KOSPI and carry a large weight in the index.
Regular hours: 09:00–15:30 local time
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Key facts
| Country and city | South Korea, Seoul and Busan |
|---|---|
| Operator | Korea Exchange |
| Founded | 2005 (merger of the Korea Stock Exchange, KOSDAQ and the Korea Futures Exchange) |
| Currency | KRW |
| Regular trading hours | 09:00–15:30 local time (Asia/Seoul) |
| Hours in your time today | Needs JavaScript |
| Auctions | Opening call before 09:00; closing call 15:20–15:30. |
| Settlement | T+2 |
| Price limits | ±30% per day, plus market-wide circuit breakers. |
| Minimum trading unit | 1 share |
| Regulator | Financial Services Commission (FSC) and Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) |
| Main indices | KOSPI, KOSPI 200, KOSDAQ |
| Technology benchmark | KOSDAQ 150 and KOSPI 200 Information Technology |
| Currency vs US dollar | 1 USD = 1,332.0981 KRW (+0.70% in a week, ECB 16 October 2026) · all currencies |
Quick answers about KRX
What are the KRX trading hours?
Regular trading on KRX runs 09:00–15:30 local time (Asia/Seoul) on trading days.
Does KRX close for lunch?
No. Regular trading on KRX runs without a midday break, from 09:00 to 15:30 local time.
What is the settlement cycle on KRX?
KRX uses T+2 settlement.
What currency does KRX trade in?
Shares on KRX trade in KRW.
Listing boards and segments
- KOSPI — Main market for large companies.
- KOSDAQ — Market for technology and growth companies.
- KONEX — Market for start-ups and small companies.
Technology companies listed on KRX
Examples of well-known listings to show the market's profile, not recommendations.
What investors should know
- Regular trading runs 09:00–15:30 Seoul time.
- The daily price limit is ±30%.
- Settlement is T+2.
Upcoming closures
KRX holidays follow calendars that are set each year (such as the lunar new year), so this site does not predict them. Check the official KRX website for this year's closures. The live clock uses weekday hours for this exchange.
Recent updates for KRX
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Sources
Facts checked on 19 October 2026. Rules change: confirm details with the exchange or your broker before trading.