# South Korea extends trading hours to make market more competitive

https://mins.news/en/video/57866

- CNA, 2026-09-14 14:54 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTxd9N48zCk

> South Korea’s main stock exchange extended trading hours from Monday, allowing investors to trade in real time until 8pm local time. The move is intended to give investors greater flexibility and make the market more competitive.

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