• The Korean Stock Exchange, formerly a separate stock market, is now a division of the much larger Korea Exchange (KRX).
  • KRX’s electronic trading platform is KOSDAQ, similar to Nasdaq in the US; KOSPI, like the S&P 500, monitors the state of the exchange.
  • South Korea’s economy is attractive to some for its stability and rapid growth.
  • However, there are many risks that investors should consider before investing in the region.
  • The easiest way to invest in Korea is through exchange-traded funds.