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Korea Tests Global Investor Appetite with Longer Trading Hours

In a step toward its goal of 24-hour trading, Korea Exchange will on Monday enable trading through 8pm for nearly all local stocks.

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Korea Tests Global Investor Appetite With Longer Trading Hours

South Korea’s main stock exchange is extending into evening sessions, breaking with Asia’s trading-hour norms to tap what it hopes will be sustained demand from global investors.

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According to ChainCatcher, South Korea's major stock exchanges will pilot evening trading next Monday, extending trading hours for almost all local stocks to 8 p.m., up from the previous regular closing time of 3:30 p.m. This adjustment is the first of its kind among major Asian exchanges and represents a step towards the Korean Stock Exchange's goal of achieving 24-hour trading by December 2027. The new trading session will test whether the mar…

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Korea Exchange extends trading hours to attract global investors

KRX's extended trading hours could enhance global investor engagement, potentially reducing the "Korea discount" and boosting market competitiveness.

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Live Mint broke the news in New Delhi, India on Sunday, September 13, 2026.
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