South Korea Extends Stock Market Trading Hours to Evening Sessions
South Korea's main stock exchange is extending trading hours to 8 p.m., aiming to attract global investors and align with a trend toward 24-hour markets. This move, the first among major Asian exchanges, follows the success of after-hours trading on alternative platforms and targets increased liquidity during European business hours. About 2,400 stocks will be available for evening trading, including short-selling, while exchange-traded funds remain excluded. The exchange plans to introduce pre-market hours by 2027, testing investor demand amid cooling interest in Korean equities.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (57/100). Lens Score 50/100.
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AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–68/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
mint broke this story on 13 Sept, 01:13 am. Other outlets followed.