Korea Exchange activates sidecar on KOSDAQ after KOSDAQ 150 futures gained 6%, while program trading is halted for 5 minutes

The activation of a sidecar on KOSDAQ due to a 6% gain in KOSDAQ 150 futures indicates heightened volatility and measures to stabilize trading.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 26 Jan 2026, 01:29 UTCOn the live feed at 01:09 UTC — 3 more headlines followed before this page went public

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The temporary halt in program trading suggests caution among market participants, influenced by this sharp surge. Traders should monitor how this impacts overall market sentiment and liquidity as well as any subsequent reactions in related equities or sectors.

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