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Saturday, October 17, 2026

KOSPI rebounds above 5,600 after seven-day slide

KOSPI, Korea's main stock index, closed back above 5,600, ending a seven-day losing streak. In the culture industry, the lineup for the MMAs awards show was led by Aespa and Ateez, with BTS and Blackpink also nominated.

Markets & chips

KOSPI

The index had fallen for seven consecutive sessions before Friday's close.

KOSPI rebounds above 5,600 after seven-day slide
BusinessKorea

KOSPI, Korea's main stock index, closed back above 5,600, snapping a seven-day losing streak.

Business of culture

K-pop agencies

Aespa, Ateez lead MMAs lineup, as BTS, Blackpink earn nominations
The Korea Herald

Aespa and Ateez lead the lineup for the MMAs, with BTS and Blackpink also earning nominations.

About this briefing Every day after the Seoul close, we summarize Korean markets, chipmakers and the business of K-pop, K-drama, webtoons and games — from company newsrooms, the Bank of Korea and Korea's English-language press. Summaries are AI-assisted and stick to what the linked reporting states.