KOSPI, South Korea's Composite Stock Price Index, first surpassed the 4,500-point mark, while the net asset scale of domestic listed index funds(ETF) market first exceeded 300 trillion Korean won. This is interpreted as a result of investor influx driven by a strong stock market and the diversification of ETF products. According to the Financial Investment Association, as of January 5, 2026, the total net assets of domestic ETFs amounted to 303.5794 trillion Korean won. Considering that the net assets on the previous day, January 4, were 298.2461 trillion Korean won, this means an increase of over 5 trillion Korean won in just one day. The direct background is that the KOSPI index closed 67.96 points higher than the previous trading day, reaching 4,525.48 points, setting a new record high. ETFs are "passively" managed products that fully track specific stock price indices and do not have dedicated fund managers actively adjusting the investment portfolio. Because they are similar to stocks

On January 6th, SK Hynix's stock price rose by over 4%, reclaiming the 700,000 KRW mark. In the afternoon, the stock reached a new high, and investor expectations for semiconductor stocks surged. The Korea Composite Stock Price Index increased by 1.52%, with a significant net buy-in from individual investors, despite large-scale selling by foreign and institutional investors, which had a positive impact on market sentiment.

Kosdaq-listed company Xcure plans to raise an additional 60 billion KRW through a third-party allotment to improve short-term liquidity and support business expansion. The issuance of 5,021,000 new shares is mainly targeted at specific investors and may dilute existing shareholders' equity. The market is watching whether Xcure will use these funds to strengthen R&D and develop new products.

Last month, domestic investors' enthusiasm for major U.S. tech companies (the so-called "Magnificent Seven") significantly cooled down within a month. The proportion of M7 in total U.S. stock investments also declined accordingly, confirming that investors' interests are gradually shifting from these large IT companies to other sectors. According to data from the Korea Securities Depository, domestic investors invested a total of $3.66179 billion (approximately 5.3008 trillion KRW) in the seven major representative tech companies in the United States during December 2025. This is about a 29% decrease from the previous month (November), when the buy settlement amount was $5.15544 billion (approximately 7.4589 trillion KRW). The Magnificent Seven refers to the seven giant U.S. tech stocks composed of Apple, Amazon, Alphabet (Google's parent company), Microsoft, Meta (formerly Facebook), Tesla, and NVIDIA. The decline in their investment proportion from the total U.S. stock market

In December last year, our country's foreign exchange reserves turned downward again after 7 months due to reasons such as exchange rate stabilization measures. According to the Bank of Korea, influenced by factors such as foreign exchange market interventions, foreign exchange reserves decreased by 2.6 billion USD compared to the previous month. As of the end of December 2025, foreign exchange reserves were reported at 428.05 billion USD (approximately 618 trillion KRW). This figure slightly decreased compared to November, one month earlier. Our foreign exchange reserves fell to 404.6 billion USD at the end of May last year, reaching the lowest level in about five years. After that, they continued to grow for six consecutive months until November, but this growth trend was broken at the end of the year. The main reason for the decrease in foreign exchange reserves is government market interventions to ease exchange rate fluctuations. The Bank of Korea pointed out that, despite factors such as increased foreign currency deposits by financial institutions at the end of the quarter and the appreciation of other currency assets into USD, the primary cause of the decline in foreign exchange reserves remains the exchange rate.

The Korean won against the US dollar slightly appreciated on the 6th, ending at 1 USD to 1445.60 KRW. US manufacturing data below expectations led to a weaker dollar, supporting the Korean won's rebound. The market is sensitive to Federal Reserve policy and changes in US economic indicators, and the exchange rate may continue to fluctuate in the future.

The future industry will implement a paid-in capital increase of approximately 65 billion KRW, issuing 524,024 new shares, mainly targeted at the largest shareholder NEXTON & ROLL KOREA. This capital increase aims to strengthen the financial structure and support business expansion, but may trigger equity dilution and stock price fluctuations, so follow-up developments should be monitored.

Mobile game developer Com2uS announces the cancellation of approximately 646,000 treasury shares, accounting for about 5% of the company's total issued shares, to enhance shareholder value. This move is expected to reduce the number of outstanding shares and potentially have a positive impact on future stock prices. The company stated that it will continue to explore diversified shareholder return policies, demonstrating a willingness for long-term cooperation with shareholders.

On January 5th, the first national bond auction of 2026 was held. On that day, the South Korean bond market's government bond yields rose across the board in the morning, but in the afternoon, due to foreign investors' buy-in and capital inflows, some of the gains were recovered, and the market closed higher. As the first bond issuance of the year, this day attracted the attention of bond market participants. A 28 trillion won (KRW) 2-year government bond auction was conducted on that day. During the bidding process, demand for short-term bonds was relatively weak, with the 2-year yield rising 3.9 basis points (1 basis point = 0.01 percentage points) from the previous trading day, closing at 2.831%. This was the largest increase among major maturity bonds. Conversely, the 3-year yield fell 0.2 basis points, closing at 2.933%, showing mixed movements within short-term bonds. The 10-year government bond yield rose 1.0 basis point to 3.396%; the 5-year yield was 3.249% (up 1.0 basis point); the 20-year yield was 3.373%.

Samsung Electronics stock price rose over 7% in a day, approaching 140,000 KRW, driven by the recovery of the semiconductor industry and AI investments. The KOSPI index hit a record high, with net foreign capital inflows indicating a rebound in market confidence. Overall, this reflects expectations of long-term growth in the semiconductor industry.

Bitcoin seems to be preparing for a rebound in the first week of the 2026 New Year. Currently, Bitcoin is trading at 1.344 billion KRW, up 1.81% in the past 24 hours. Following a 6% decline at the end of last year, factors such as increased liquidity, rising "anti-dollar" trading, and capital shifts triggered by overheating in the precious metals market are fueling market expectations for a rise. Technical indicators also show an improving trend. Bitcoin's Relative Strength Index (RSI) is approaching oversold levels, suggesting a potential rebound. Especially around the release of US employment data on Friday, increased volatility is expected, along with the upward potential driven by short-term buying inflows. Market experts are optimistic about Bitcoin challenging the previous all-time high of $125,689 set in October last year. Bitcoin, which has held above key support levels, is continuing an optimistic trend from a technical perspective. Ethereum at 460

Korea Development Bank's policy fund established last year exceeded its target, raising a total of 3.44 trillion KRW, successfully attracting private investment and industry support. Despite the tight market environment, strong competitors were still found, and it is expected that in the future, this will ease funding pressures in related industries and promote increased competitiveness.

The credit card loan balance continued to grow in October and November 2023, mainly driven by bank loan regulations prompting consumers to turn to credit card loans. The loan balances of the nine major credit card companies reached 42.5529 trillion KRW, marking a recovery in the growth trend. However, economic slowdown and household financial strain pose challenges to the credit card industry, and cautious management is expected to continue in the future.

The cryptocurrency market is on an upward trend in early 2026, with Bitcoin breaking through 130 million KRW, boosting institutional investors' confidence in buying. Ethereum and Ripple have also risen, and future volatility may increase. Investors should pay attention to technical resistance levels and policy changes.

Jeollanam-do will provide 400 billion KRW in low-interest loans to support small and medium-sized enterprises to address challenges caused by economic slowdown and high interest rates. The funds are divided into bank funds and policy funds, with interest rates below market levels, aiming to ease the burden on businesses, stabilize operations, promote employment, and regional economic development. This move could become a new model of enterprise financial support led by local governments.

The cryptocurrency market shows an overall upward trend. According to TokenPost market data, as of 5:00 AM on January 3, 2026, Bitcoin has increased by 1.91% compared to the previous day, with a trading price of $89,923 (approximately 129.87 million KRW). Ethereum has risen by 4.43% from the previous day, trading at $3,123 (about 4.51 million KRW). Cryptocurrency Market Data / TokenPost Market Mainstream Altcoin Price Movements Mainstream altcoins generally show an upward trend. XRP +6.46%▲ BNB +2.39%▲ Solana +4.85%▲ Dogecoin +10.96%▲ Cardano +8.91%▲ Tron +0.62%▲ Market Size and Trading Volume Trends The total market capitalization of cryptocurrencies has reached $3.0645 trillion (approximately 4,426 trillion KRW).

On January 3rd, the USD-KRW exchange rate fluctuated slightly in the New York foreign exchange market, closing at 1444.70 KRW, influenced by weak European economic data and a strengthening dollar. Market sentiment was cautious, and the future exchange rate trend is expected to be affected by the release of US economic indicators.

Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix both hit new stock price highs on their first trading day of 2026, fueling market expectations for the domestic semiconductor industry. The recovery in exports combined with high-value-added memory demand appears to have boosted the stock prices of both companies. On January 2nd, Samsung Electronics closed at 128,500 KRW, up 7.17% from the previous trading day, breaking the 120,000 KRW mark for the first time at the close. After opening at 120,200 KRW, buying interest surged, and the intraday high became the closing price. On the same day, SK Hynix also closed at 677,000 KRW, up 3.99%, setting a new record for the closing price, with an intraday high of 679,000 KRW, demonstrating strong upward momentum. The background for this market reaction is that in December last year, South Korea's semiconductor exports hit a record high. According to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, last month's semiconductor export value reached 17.34 billion, year-over-year

The first week of 2026, the cryptocurrency market experienced a strong surge, with Bitcoin reaching a new all-time high, trading at 128.2 billion KRW. Ethereum, XRP, and Solana also showed an upward trend, driven by increased institutional investor interest and an improving market environment. The overall market is expected to continue growing as cryptocurrency adoption increases.

The virtual asset market is volatile, with Bitcoin maintaining at 12,695,000 KRW, and is expected to break through 13,000,000 KRW in the short term; Ethereum and Ripple have risen slightly, and overall market sentiment is warming. Experts recommend diversified investments to cope with fluctuations.

According to the Korea Exchange News, the KOSPI index fell 6.39 points(-0.15%) from the previous trading day, closing at 4,214.17 points; the KOSDAQ index dropped 7.12 points(-0.76%), closing at 925.47 points. In the main board market, retail investors net bought 8,448 billion KRW, while foreign investors and institutional investors net sold 4,768 billion KRW and 3,763 billion KRW respectively. Top market cap stocks on the KOSPI include: Samsung Electronics(+0.33%), SK Hynix(+1.72%), LG Energy Solution(-3.03%), Samsung Biologics(-0.64%), Samsung Electronics preferred stock(-0.67%), Hyundai Motor(+1.02%), KB Financial(-0.72%), Kia(+0.58%), Celltrion(-0.17%), Samsung C&T(-0.83%). In the KOSDAQ market

The cryptocurrency market shows a volatile trend before the end of the year, with investors paying close attention to the price movements and future prospects of major cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin(BTC): Fluctuations within a symmetrical triangle pattern Bitcoin is currently trading at 12,678,000 KRW, down 1.22% in 24 hours, but up over 2% for the week, showing a stable trend. It is now within a symmetrical triangle pattern, awaiting a direction. If the support level at 12,200,000 KRW holds, a short-term rebound to 13,200,000 KRW is possible. Conversely, if the support is broken, it may decline to the support zone around 11,500,000 KRW. Ethereum(ETH): Breaking resistance is key Ethereum is trading near 4,300,000 KRW, with a slight decrease of 0.19% intraday, but maintaining nearly a 2% gain for the week. The current key is to break through the trend resistance line near 4,450,000 KRW; successful breakout could open further upside potential. Support levels below

Chinese artificial intelligence startup MiniMax is actively pushing for an IPO in the Hong Kong stock market. The initial public offering (IPO), which involves major investors such as Alibaba and the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, aims to raise approximately $600 million (about 8.64 trillion KRW). Industry sources reveal that the demand forecast for investors is expected to be launched as early as this week. This listing is achieved amid a fierce competition among Chinese generative AI companies, including MiniMax, rushing into the stock market, and is seen as the beginning of an intense equity battle aimed at capturing market dominance. MiniMax's investor list also includes DG Capital, Perseverance Asset Management, and Korea's Mirae Asset Group, attracting significant global capital attention. MiniMax is a company rapidly growing based on a multimodal generative AI model that covers text, image, video, and speech generation. Recently

The flagship cryptocurrency in the market, Bitcoin, continues its year-end upward trend, breaking through 128 million Korean Won. Bitcoin, which has risen 1.5% in 24 hours and broke out of the range in mid-December, has gained upward momentum. Despite decreased trading volume and reduced volatility, Bitcoin remains stable. Dragonfly's Hashib Kureši predicts that Bitcoin's price could rise above 150 million Korean Won by the end of 2026, but also notes that its market dominance may weaken. Spot Bitcoin ETF experienced an outflow of approximately 1.1 trillion Korean Won, and experts analyze that the end-of-year tax optimization strategies for loss realization are the reasons for the capital withdrawal. Ethereum rebounded from the $2800 support level, breaking through 4.3 million Korean Won, with a 1.8% increase in 24 hours. Over the past month, spot Ethereum ETFs saw an outflow of about 612 billion Korean Won, with a single-day net outflow of 9.6 billion Korean Won on December 29.

The M&A boom in the venture capital market in 2025 has once again heated up, and it is expected that the competition for acquisitions of startups will become even more intense in 2026. Especially in the fields of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, actions to quickly acquire talent and technology have been fully launched, with "technological competitiveness" and "technology acquisitions" becoming the core values of mergers and acquisitions. According to Crunchbase data, there were approximately 2,300 venture capital-based M&A transactions worldwide in 2025, with publicly disclosed transaction amounts reaching approximately $214 billion. This figure represents a 91% increase compared to 2024. The US market accounted for 73% of these, serving as the M&A hub, with a total of 1,300 transactions amounting to $157 billion. A representative case leading this trend is Google's $32 billion acquisition of cloud security startup Wiz, which is the largest M&A deal in the history of venture capital-based acquisitions of US startups.

Future Asset Group plans to acquire Korbit through its non-financial subsidiaries, entering the crypto market with a full license, which could become a significant turning point in South Korea's financial capital's deployment into digital assets. Future Asset Group plans to acquire Korbit, signing a preliminary cooperation memorandum -------------------------- South Korea's fourth-largest cryptocurrency exchange, Korbit, is rumored to be acquired by financial giant Future Asset Group (Mirae Asset Group). According to The Chosun Ilbo, Mirae Asset Group's non-financial subsidiary, Mirae Asset Consulting, has already engaged with Korbit

SoftBank Group will acquire DigitalBridge, which focuses on AI infrastructure investments, for $4.04 billion, strengthening its presence in the global digital infrastructure market. This acquisition will help SoftBank move towards its vision of an artificial superintelligence platform and is expected to be completed by 2026.

The cryptocurrency market at the end of the year is highly volatile due to macroeconomic influences, with Bitcoin and Ethereum continuing to decline, while Ripple and Solana attract attention due to positive factors. The market is focused on ETF capital inflows and changes in supply on major exchanges, and future trends may be affected by the FOMC meeting and developments in digital renminbi. The total market capitalization is approximately 3,300-3,400 trillion KRW.

On the 29th, the Korean stock market rose, with the KOSPI index up 1.24% to 4,180.78 points, and retail investors net buying 390 billion KRW. The KOSDAQ index increased by 0.60% to 925.15 points, with retail investors net buying 150.2 billion KRW. The Korean won against the US dollar fell by 9.1 won, and domestic gold prices declined.

OpenAI, due to increasing concerns about AI safety, is hiring a new senior position: "Head of Preparedness," responsible for identifying potential AI risks and developing internal policies. This role will oversee AI risk assessments, monitor misuse and social impacts, and requires relevant experience. The move aims to fill leadership gaps, strengthen the ability to respond to AI misuse, and restore trust and social acceptance.

The cryptocurrency market shows mixed gains and losses across various coins amid thin trading volume and chaotic supply and demand. Bitcoin (BTC) is currently trading at 12,647,000 KRW, up 0.27% in the past 24 hours. Although ETF fund outflows and year-end liquidity tightening have limited price increases, the overall trend remains strong. Against the backdrop of the US Q3 GDP growth rate exceeding expectations, concerns about prolonged high interest rates persist, and investor sentiment remains cautious. Ethereum (ETH) is trading at 4,240,000 KRW, up 0.36%, but ETF fund outflows totaling 80.3 billion KRW continue to exert selling pressure. Nevertheless, a whale investor has staked 28,320 ETH, indicating optimism about a long-term upward trend. Ripple (XRP) has risen 1.24% to 2,702 KRW but has not broken through the key resistance zone of 2,770~2,780 KRW. XRP

PaiCoin hovers in the $0.20 range within the box zone amid whale buying trends… downward risk persists Although there has been a whale buying trend in recent weeks, PaiCoin remains sideways within the $0.20 box zone. As of December 27, PaiCoin's trading price is approximately $0.204 per coin (about 273 KRW), down about 30% from the monthly high of $0.2827 set earlier this month. Price support levels are at risk… technical analysis warns of further decline According to technical analysis, PaiCoin currently has a major support level at $0.2072. If this support is broken, the price could drop approximately 25% to $0.1530. This decline is analyzed as a potential result of a double top formation. Especially, if clear upward momentum or substantial ecosystem application cases do not emerge before the end of 2025, the price defense line may struggle to hold.

Information technology service company Coforge(Coforge) has acquired Encora(Encora) with a scale of approximately 3.38 trillion Korean won, accelerating its entry into the next-generation AI technology market. Coforge plans to leverage this acquisition to capitalize on Encora's AI and technological capabilities headquartered in New Jersey, USA. In particular, Encora's enterprise application development, AI-based data processing, and user interface design capabilities are regarded as core assets. Coforge has raised a bridge loan of $550 million (about 7.9 trillion Korean won) to restructure Encora's existing debt and plans to complete the transaction through an equity swap. Encora's advantage lies in its ability to provide global enterprises with technology that optimizes large language models(LLM) based on internal data, or transform them into automated agents integrated into enterprise applications. The company processes unstructured data through its proprietary platform "AIVA" and has achieved

The virtual asset market is entering a correction phase, with Bitcoin down 1.39%, hovering between 85 million and 90 million Korean Won. A large number of options contracts are expiring today, and analysis indicates that the key price level for Bitcoin is 95 million Korean Won. Ethereum, Ripple, and other cryptocurrencies also experienced declines, and it is expected that institutional investors' options strategies may trigger short-term volatility.

Bitcoin recently broke through 12,705,000 KRW, showing a strong upward trend, and may surpass 13,000,000 KRW before the end of the year. Attention should be paid to support and resistance levels to prevent potential market volatility. Ethereum experienced a slight increase, while Solana performed strongly. Market experts advise investors to be cautious in responding to short-term fluctuations.

The virtual asset market continues to show a volatile pattern, with major virtual assets exhibiting different trends. Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) remain on an upward trajectory, while Solana (SOL) has experienced a strong surge, attracting market attention. Meanwhile, Ripple (XRP) has gradually risen due to expectations of increased usage within the Japanese financial system. Bitcoin is currently trading in the 12,772,000 KRW range, up 1.63% over the past 24 hours amid ongoing institutional investor interest. Notably, the derivatives market is expanding significantly, with an expected scale of approximately trillion this year. This indicates increasing institutional participation. Analysts believe that the US GENIUS Act and Europe's MiCA regulations are factors boosting market confidence. Ethereum is trading at 4,270,000 KRW, up 1.18%. Although lacking independent upward momentum, it is following Bitcoin's trend and showing an upward movement.

Bitcoin spot ETF experiences net outflows for 5 consecutive trading days… 254 billion KRW On the 24th local time, according to Trader T, the net outflow of the US Bitcoin spot ETF was $175.3 million (approximately 254 billion KRW). This marks the fifth consecutive trading day of net outflows. BlackRock IBIT saw a net outflow of $91.4 million, Fidelity FBTC a net outflow of $17.2 million, Bitwise BITB a net outflow of $13.3 million, Ark Invest ARKB a net outflow of $9.9 million, Franklin EZBC a net outflow of $5.1 million, VanEck HODL a net outflow of $8 million, Grayscale GBTC a net outflow of $24.6 million, and Grayscale Mini BTC a net outflow of $5.8 million. No ETFs recorded net inflows on that day. Ethereum spot ETF experiences net outflows for 2 consecutive trading days On the 24th local time,

The cryptocurrency market continues to decline, with Bitcoin and Ethereum both experiencing significant drops. Large whale transfers and increased market risk aversion have intensified volatility. Recently, a 90 billion KRW leveraged liquidation also caused a sharp price decline. At the same time, the advancement of regulatory policies in various countries has not immediately improved the short-term situation.

HCL Software announces the acquisition of business intelligence platform Jaspersoft for $240 million and the acquisition of AI data analytics startup Wobby for $5.3 million to enhance data intelligence capabilities. These acquisitions will integrate Jaspersoft's technology into HCL's Actian platform, improving data visualization and analysis efficiency, and further expanding its influence in the AI and BI fields.

The domestic stock market declined slightly, with the KOSPI index falling 0.21%, and individual investors net selling over 700 billion KRW; the KOSDAQ index decreased by 0.47%. The Korean won against the US dollar depreciated, and international gold prices and domestic gold prices also declined.

It is reported that Snowflake Inc. (SNOW) is advancing the acquisition of Observe, a cloud-based observability platform company. If the deal is completed, the scale is expected to reach approximately $10 billion (about 1.44 trillion KRW), making it the largest startup acquisition in Snowflake's history. Observe provides real-time detection tools for issues such as latency or server failures, and helps engineers analyze problems through an integrated chatbot. Existing solutions mainly offer SQL-based analysis functions, while Observe's feature is its proprietary language OPAL, which enables functions focused on time series analysis. This allows the platform to track log errors during specific periods or perform comparative analysis with previous periods. Notably, Observe also addresses security threat detection within the Snowflake environment and aims to reduce infrastructure costs.

Bitcoin is currently trading at approximately 125.8 million KRW, down 0.47% from the previous day. Analysts point out that its growth trend is similar to that of traditional financial markets, and the future outlook is optimistic. Market adjustments are seen as part of the long-term trend, with positive changes expected after the general election. Some altcoins are performing strongly, and the market is viewed as a potential buying opportunity.

Global workflow automation company ServiceNow has officially announced its acquisition of internet of things security startup Armis for $7.75 billion (approximately 11.16 trillion Korean Won). The transaction will be conducted entirely in cash, with the acquisition price reflecting a premium of about $1.5 billion over Armis's valuation during the investment round in November last year, which included participation from CapitalG, a growth investment fund under Alphabet. Armis provides technical protection against cyber attacks for various connected devices (such as industrial robots, office printers, etc.) through a security platform called Centrix. Traditional security solutions typically collect data by installing agents within the system, whereas Armis uses an agentless approach to detect connected devices and identify potential threats, and its differentiated technological competitiveness has been recognized by the industry. ServiceNow plans to expand its network through this acquisition.

The crypto assets market is showing a volatile trend, with the trading price of Bitcoin (BTC) at 129,650,000 Korean Won, down 2.56% from the previous day, with the decline slightly easing. Bitcoin has fluctuated between 130 million and 135 million Korean won in the last 24 hours, adjusting due to its inability to break through the 90 million won (USD benchmark) resistance level. Since entering the fourth quarter, it has fallen over 22%, continuing its weakness, which is considered one of the worst year-end performances aside from the major bear market. Against this backdrop, analysis indicates that the weakness of the US dollar index may become a positive factor for Bitcoin. Another situation worth noting is that, although asset management company BlackRock has listed Bitcoin ETFs as a major investment theme, the recent outflow of funds from spot ETFs is exacerbating market uncertainty. The trading price of Ethereum (ETH) is 4.34 million KRW, down 4.06% from the previous day; Ripple (XRP) is reported at 2789.

Bitcoin remains stable in miner capital restructuring. The trading price of Bitcoin (BTC) is 130.84 million Korean Won, down 0.66% in the last 24 hours. Despite the recent phenomenon of miner capital restructuring, Bitcoin remains stable in the range of 130 million Korean Won, maintaining market trust. Experts interpret the miner capital restructuring as a signal of market bottoming and hold an optimistic view. BlackRock's spot ETF - IBIT has attracted over $250 billion in funds and holds over 770,000 Bitcoins. Metaplanet's plan to expand its Bitcoin holdings has also had a positive impact on market sentiment. The Ethereum network is active but has seen a slight decline. The trading price of Ethereum (ETH) is 4.43 million KRW, down 1.01%. Recently, as whale investors continue to buy, the number of active addresses has increased by 22%, monthly trading volume has grown by 16%, and network activity has significantly improved. Uniswap fee conversion proposal.

The USD-KRW exchange rate continues to rise in a light trading atmosphere on the eve of the year-end, closing above the 1480 KRW mark in the New York forex market for the first time since July of last year. As of 2:00 AM KST on December 23, the New York market's USD-KRW Exchange Rate rose by 4.70 KRW compared to the previous day's closing price in the Seoul forex market, closing at 1481.00 KRW. This is 0.90 KRW higher than the same day's closing price of 1480.10 KRW in the Seoul regular market, marking the highest closing price since April 9 of this year. Analysts believe that as trading volume tends to thin out entering the year-end holiday, buying pressure at the low point of the Exchange Rate has led to the upward momentum. Almost simultaneously, Japan's forex authorities intervened in the market, and the USD-JPY exchange rate fell below the 157 yen line, but further declines were limited. Despite Japan's verbal intervention (i.e., statements made without actual financial investment), the USD-JPY exchange rate did not decline rapidly, reflecting investor sentiment.

Meiko Investment invested approximately 36.6 billion KRW to acquire a 99% stake in a new technology investment portfolio, aiming to expand its investment in high-growth technology companies. This move reflects its pursuit of diversification in medium to long-term returns, with a particular focus on technology sectors outside of semiconductors. This investment opportunity arises from the increasing market demand for non-public technology companies, which may promote strategic cooperation with startups in the future.

The KOSDAQ-listed company DHX has decided to proceed with a paid capital increase through a third-party allocation method to raise approximately 50 billion Korean Won. The funds raised from this capital increase are expected to be mainly used for working capital. On December 22, DHX announced through a notice that it will issue 7,621,951 new common shares at a price of 656 KRW per share, to be allocated to PRIDICOM Co., Ltd. Based on the total issuance scale, it will raise approximately 50 billion KRW in funds. Third-party paid capital increase refers to the method of issuing new shares to specific investors outside of existing shareholders, with the advantage of being able to raise funds quickly. However, since this method can lead to the dilution of existing shareholders' equity ratios, it typically requires approval from the board of directors and consent from major shareholders. In light of DHX's previous efforts to promote investments in new growth ventures and improve its financial structure, the market is paying attention to whether the funds raised this time can contribute to future endeavors.

The KOSDAQ-listed company DY has decided to implement a paid capital increase through a third-party placement to raise approximately 60 billion Korean Won. The company plans to use the raised funds to supplement its operating capital and improve its financial structure. According to the electronic announcement from the Financial Supervisory Service on the 22nd, DY will issue 6,437,769 shares (common stock) at a price of 932 KRW per share. The subscribers are the company's largest shareholder, Leg Tech Co., Ltd. (2,145,923 shares), and Mr. Kim Young-bae (4,291,846 shares). The two subscribers will jointly hold all the newly issued shares. Third-party placement for paid capital increase refers to the method of issuing new shares to specific investors to directly obtain capital investment, which has the advantage of raising funds more quickly compared to public offerings. Analysis suggests that DY adopts this method to achieve the dual strategic goals of raising operational funds and reducing financial burdens. Through this capital increase, the largest shareholder's equity ratio will be increased.

The KOSDAQ-listed company DRTec is raising funds through a third-party directed paid-in capital increase of 80 billion won. This move is interpreted as an effort to secure future operating funds and stabilize operations. On the 22nd, DRTec officially announced this paid-in capital increase plan through the electronic disclosure system of the Financial Supervisory Service. The newly issued shares amount to 3,738,317 common stocks, with an issue price set at 2,140 KRW per share. All shares will be allocated to Neo Solutions Co., Ltd., and DRTec will raise a total of 7.99 billion KRW through this capital increase. The compensated capital increase through a third-party directed approach differs from the general public offering method; it is a form of issuing shares to specific enterprises or investors. It is typically chosen when there is an urgent need for funds or a need for cooperation at the strategic alliance level. This situation appears to be DRTec focusing on consolidating its medium- to long-term financial stability and the foundation for business expansion. D