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Korea stock market digest: Fri, Sep 18, 2026

Everything collected during the day.

On Sep 18, 2026, 2,810 Korean news articles mentioned 524 listed companies, and companies submitted 451 DART filings. Samsung Electronics drew the most coverage (138), followed by Netmarble (90). The most common catalyst was contracts & orders (45). The busiest theme was Batteries (EV & ESS) (30).

Market close: Sep 18

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Samsung, SK hynix Lead Coverage as Ecopro BM Filings Pile UpSouth Korean media logged 2,304 articles and 340 filings on September 18, with Samsung Electronics, SK hynix and Netmarble drawing the most coverage. Ecopro BM dominated the filings tape with a string of insider ownership reports.

Top 10 stories by number of outlets

  1. 1
    Doosan Robotics appoints President Kwon Young-min as new CEO
    47 outlets · 48 articlesFirst report Sep 18 16:19 데일리한국Doosan Robotics
  2. 2
    Yuhan launches Yuhan Daily Red Ginseng with six-year-old red ginseng and stick format
    20 outlets · 20 articlesFirst report Sep 18 08:36 PRESS9Yuhan
  3. 3
    Lunit selected by U.S. Time as world's best healthtech company
    16 outlets · 16 articlesFirst report Sep 18 08:13 핀포인트뉴스Lunit
  4. 4
    Hyundai Marine & Fire breaks ground on My Mind Playground for children and guardians in Yeongdeungpo
    16 outlets · 16 articlesFirst report Sep 18 09:01 컨슈머타임스Hyundaimarine&fireinsurance
  5. 5
    Hyundai Motor Securities labor and management agree on 2.5% wage increase and 500 treasury shares
    15 outlets · 15 articlesFirst report Sep 18 10:51 인포스탁데일리Hyundai Motor Securities
  6. 6
    Samsung Electronics launches Galaxy Classroom incorporating expertise from 500 teachers
    14 outlets · 14 articlesFirst report Sep 18 08:19 이슈밸리Samsung Electronics
  7. 7
    Toss Bank's large lump-sum product surpasses 30 trillion won with additional Kiwoom Securities promissory notes
    13 outlets · 13 articlesFirst report Sep 18 09:12 이지경제KIWOOM Securities
  8. 8
    GC Cell receives approval for GCC2005 therapeutic use at Seoul National University Hospital
    12 outlets · 12 articlesFirst report Sep 18 08:22 핀포인트뉴스GC Cell
  9. 9
    Samsung Electronics DX union holds rally in front of Chairman Lee Jae-yong's residence calling for direct talks
    12 outlets · 12 articlesFirst report Sep 18 17:49 연합뉴스경제Samsung Electronics
  10. 10
    Youngpoong Seokpo Smelter conducts joint fire and hazardous chemical leak response drill with fire authorities
    10 outlets · 11 articlesFirst report Sep 18 09:12 이코노뉴스Youngpoong

Most-mentioned companies

  1. 1 Samsung ElectronicsKOSPI 138
  2. 2 NetmarbleKOSPI 90
  3. 3 SK hynixKOSPI 88
  4. 4 SK TelecomKOSPI 58
  5. 5 Doosan RoboticsKOSPI 56
  6. 6 NAVERKOSPI 54
  7. 7 Hyundai MotorKOSPI 43
  8. 8 Daewoo Engineering & ConstructionKOSPI 40
  9. 9 Korea Electric PowerKOSPI 34
  10. 10 Korean Air LinesKOSPI 33
  11. 11 Trinity AirwaysKOSPI 33
  12. 12 CowayKOSPI 32
  13. 13 KIWOOM SecuritiesKOSPI 31
  14. 14 LG H&HKOSPI 30
  15. 15 Hyundai Motor SecuritiesKOSPI 29
  16. 16 LG UplusKOSPI 29
  17. 17 L&FKOSPI 27
  18. 18 OtokiKOSPI 27
  19. 19 GabiaKOSDAQ 27
  20. 20 KakaoKOSPI 27

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