KOSPI closed nearly flat at 6,475.63 amid sector rotation, while KOSDAQ surged 2.51% to break 1,200 for first time in 25 years. Foreigners sold 1.95 trillion won.
KOSDAQ surged past 1,200 for the first time in 25 years, driven by semiconductor materials and biotech stocks, with foreign investors buying 800 billion won.
Shinhan Financial Group's Q1 net profit reached 1.62 trillion won, driven by record securities performance. The company announced new value-up policies including 51.7% total shareholder return target.
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JPMorgan predicts the Crypto Market Structure Act will likely pass by mid-2026, potentially transforming the crypto market and attracting institutional investors.