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South Korean stocks enter era of 400 trillion won ETFs and 5,000 trillion won market cap, but Middle East risk remains

South Korea\'s stock market capitalisation climbed back above 5,000 trillion won after absorbing the shock from the Middle East war, and exchange-traded fund net assets exceeded 400 trillion won for the first time. The market has swung with Middle East-related news and oil prices since late March. Personal funds flowing into equities have increased, while the government is pushing market reforms tied to a bid to join MSCI\'s developed markets index.

Finance

Capital market rules tighten as MyData programme expands

South Korean financial authorities are accelerating efforts to tighten capital market discipline, pledging tougher action against illegal practices aimed at avoiding delisting and pushing for timely exits of so-called zombie firms. Korea Exchange will introduce rules from July to delist penny stocks and raise standards for dealing with weak companies. Regulators also plan to curb duplicate listings and tighten reviews. Some decisions, including Hong Kong ELS fines and Samsung Securities approvals, remain delayed.

AI & Enterprise

Stocks jump when companies add AI to their names as meme trade stirs again

Meme-stock trading led by retail investors is showing signs of reviving in the U.S. stock market, analysts say. Vandatrack said retail buying is turning more aggressive as investors focus more on using tax refunds than on Middle East geopolitical risks. Allbirds surged nearly fivefold intraday after outlining an AI infrastructure pivot and a name-change plan. Other shares tied to AI-transition narratives have also jumped, renewing debate over overheating.