India, June 17 -- South Korea Stock Market Today: South Korea's stock market continues to remain one of the world's most closely watched equity markets in 2026 as the Korea Exchange (KRX), which operates from 05:30 AM to 11:50 AM IST, has transformed from a market once associated with the "Korea Discount" into a global hotspot for artificial intelligence, semiconductor innovation and foreign investment.

Despite experiencing one of its most volatile trading periods in recent years, South Korean equities remain among the strongest performers worldwide while investors are balancing optimism surrounding the AI boom, easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and anticipation ahead of MSCI's upcoming market-classification review with the...