South Korean securities firms are taking a cautious stance on overseas stock marketing ahead of the Chuseok holiday, citing continued sensitivity to financial authorities’ call last December to refrain from cash-like promotions and advertising. Industry officials say there is no new directive banning events, but firms still factor in regulators’ views and rivals’ moves when deciding whether to restart campaigns. The Financial Supervisory Service recently stressed investor protection and internal controls at a meeting with compliance officers.

Bitcoin rose to $86,332 on Sept. 21, its highest level since January 2026, entering its highest range in eight months. The rally coincided with heavy short-position liquidations across the crypto market totaling $877.31 million in 24 hours, mostly from shorts. Bitcoin remains about 30 percent below its October 2025 record of $126,000. Markets also weighed easing geopolitical tensions, bond yields and upcoming political meetings and U.S. data releases.