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Korea Exchange
KRX • South Korea • Est. 2005
CLOSED
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Market Cap
$1.67 trillion
Daily Volume
$4+ billion
Listed Companies
2,600+
Established
2005
Trading Day Progress
08:3009:0015:3016:00
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Pre-Market
08:30–09:00
Regular
09:00–15:30
After-Hours
15:30–16:00
Weekly Schedule
All times in Seoul| Day | Pre-Mkt | Regular |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 08:30 | 09:00–15:30 |
| Tue | 08:30 | 09:00–15:30 |
| WedTODAY | 08:30 | 09:00–15:30 |
| Thu | 08:30 | 09:00–15:30 |
| Fri | 08:30 | 09:00–15:30 |
| Sat | — | Closed |
| Sun | — | Closed |
Indices & Trading
Key Indices
KOSPI
KOSDAQ
KRX 100
Trading Methods
Electronic Trading
Market Making
Block Trading
Market Details
Timezone
SeoulCurrency
KRWLocation
Seoul, South KoreaRegulator
Financial Services Commission (FSC)Settlement
T+2 (2 business days)Local Time
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Official Website
krx.co.kr
2026 Market Holidays
Korea Exchange holiday schedule
Children's Day
ClosedTuesday, May 5, 2026
In 27 days
Memorial Day
ClosedSaturday, June 6, 2026
In 59 days
Liberation Day
ClosedSaturday, August 15, 2026
In 129 days
Chuseok Eve
ClosedThursday, September 24, 2026
In 169 days
Chuseok
ClosedFriday, September 25, 2026
In 170 days
Chuseok Holiday
ClosedSaturday, September 26, 2026
In 171 days
National Foundation Day
ClosedSaturday, October 3, 2026
In 178 days
Hangul Day
ClosedFriday, October 9, 2026
In 184 days
About Korea Exchange
Korea Exchange (KRX) is the sole securities exchange operator in South Korea, operating stock, derivatives, and bond markets.
Key Facts
- Seventeenth-largest stock exchange globally
- Sole exchange operator in South Korea
- Strong technology sector presence
- Operates KOSPI and KOSDAQ markets
- Major Asian financial center
Significance
KRX is vital for the South Korean economy and serves as a key financial center in Asia.
History
KRX was established in 2005 through the integration of Korea Stock Exchange, Korea Futures Exchange, and KOSDAQ Stock Market.