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Crypto

Stablecoins post 18 months of net outflows abroad, totaling 10.4 billion dollars

Stablecoins have recorded net outflows from South Korea for 18 straight months, with cumulative net outflows totaling $10.4 billion, or about 14 trillion won, an analysis showed. The report attributed the flow to the absence of a won-based stablecoin, saying local investors use dollar stablecoins as a substitute for trading and fund transfers in global digital asset markets. It said liquidity would be sufficient if a won stablecoin is introduced, but institutionalisation remains unresolved.

Finance

KOSPI closes at 6,870 despite foreigners selling 2.9 trillion won

South Korea\'s KOSPI fell for a second session on Sept. 29 as foreigners posted net selling of nearly 3 trillion won. The index slid as worries over higher U.S. long-term yields and a slowdown in AI investment pushed it down to the 6,780 level during the day. Losses narrowed after bargain buying emerged in some semiconductor shares, including Samsung Electronics. The KOSDAQ ended higher and the won strengthened against the dollar.

Finance

Global finance figures say Korean stock market more attractive, need to boost trust and accessibility

Overseas investors and financial regulators gave a positive assessment of the growth potential of South Korean companies and capital market reforms. They said attracting more long-term money requires consistent enforcement of shareholder protection and improvements in foreigners’ trading convenience and market infrastructure. Speakers at the Korea Premium Week 2026 opening in Seoul highlighted competitiveness in semiconductors and other industries and pointed to the need to expand market access and ensure stable settlement and clearing operations.