{
  "id": 353544,
  "title": "KOSPI slump pushes trading activity to yearly low",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/kospi-slump-pushes-trading-activity-to-yearly-low",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-09T07:12:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260809/kospi-slump-pushes-trading-activity-to-yearly-low"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Trading value and volume on the KOSPI have plummeted to their lowest annual levels, as the benchmark index continues its downward trajectory due to a slump in semiconductor giants, data revealed on Sunday. The Korea Exchange reported that the average daily trading value for the KOSPI this month was 26.28 trillion won ($18.6 billion), a stark contrast to January's 27.06 trillion won, February's 30 trillion won, March's 32.234 trillion won, and April's 30.143 trillion won. A surge propelled the KOSPI above 50 trillion won in May and June, peaking at 50.22 trillion won and 50.35 trillion won, respectively. However, trading value has since plummeted to 36.88 trillion won in July and further this month. Correspondingly, trading volume has also nosedived, with the average daily volume dipping to a yearly low of 301.67 million shares. This sharp decline in trading activity appears to be a direct result of the KOSPI's persistent weakness throughout August. The index has plummeted 5.10 percent so far this month, with sidecars triggering twice.",
  "summary": "Trading value and volume on the KOSPI have dropped to their lowest levels of the year as the benchmark index extended its decline amid weakness in semiconductor heavyweights, data showed Sunday. According to the Korea Exchange, average daily trading value on the KOSPI stood at 26.28 trillion won ($18.6 billion) so far this month. Average daily trading value stood at 27.06 trillion won in January…",
  "key_points": [
    "KOSPI trading value and volume hit yearly lows",
    "KOSPI down 5.10% this month, sidecars triggered twice",
    "Average daily trading value at 26.28 trillion won"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The slump in trading activity on the KOSPI to a yearly low underscores the market's weakened state, as investors lose confidence amid the benchmark index's persistent downward trajectory.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "KOSPI slump pushes trading activity to yearly low",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/kospi-slump-pushes-trading-activity-to-yearly-low-354359",
        "published": "2026-08-09T07:27:02.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}