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Finance
Kosdaq lags as KOSPI nears 8,000; can promotion-relegation system offer a way out?
KOSPI has neared the 8,000 level amid a record rally, but Kosdaq has remained relatively weak as gains concentrate in large blue chips, widening the returns gap between the two markets. Policymakers and the Korea Exchange are reviewing a three-tier segment system for Kosdaq, with promotion and relegation based on company size, results and governance. The exchange said details and timing have not been set.
Games & Commerce
Naver, Kakao shares lag despite solid earnings as AI monetisation delays cut valuation expectations
Brokerages forecast record first-quarter results for Naver and Kakao, but their shares keep falling this year. Analysts say weaker visibility on monetising artificial intelligence is lowering valuation expectations. Securities firms have cut target prices for both companies. For Naver, rising infrastructure and promotion costs and delays to a blockchain-related merger are weighing on sentiment. For Kakao, investors are watching the super-app push and proof of AI agent utility.
Finance
Brokerages upgrade AI-based mobile trading apps, but frequent outages remain task
South Korean brokerages are adding AI-driven features to mobile trading systems, including market summaries, stock reports, video content and real-time issue analysis. Firms cited include Kiwoom Securities, Woori Investment & Securities, Toss Securities, Shinhan Investment Corp and Daishin Securities. The push has also raised expectations that MTS could evolve beyond trading into a broader platform. Persistent system outages and strained call-centre access remain key problems, as regulators warn of penalties for failures tied to weak internal controls.
