KRX issues buy-side sidecar for KOSPI market on sharp rise | Yonhap News Agency

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OK SEOUL, April 8 (Yonhap) -- The Korea Exchange (KRX) on Wednesday activated a five-minute buy-side sidecar on the main bourse shortly after the opening bell, as shares rallied on reports of a ceasefire between the United States and Iran. Following the surge, the KRX activated a buy-side sidecar, temporarily halting program-driven buy orders in KOSPI futures. An official works at a dealing room of Hana Bank in central Seoul on April 7, 2026. (Yonhap) colin@yna.co.kr (END) Keywords #stocks #sidecar Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel (LEAD) BTS tops Billboard albums chart for 2nd week with 'Arirang,' a first in K-pop BTS to drop 'Come Over,' exclusive new track on 'Arirang' LP Lee voices hope for peace in Easter message (2nd LD) Trump claims Iran's president has asked for ceasefire; Iran denies it Most Saved Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel (3rd LD) Lee says S. Korean actress IU Nobel chemistry laureate in Seoul prev KRX issues buy-side sidecar for KOSPI market on sharp rise Next KRX issues buy-side sidecar for KOSPI market on sharp rise

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SEOUL, April 8 (Yonhap) -- The Korea Exchange (KRX) on Wednesday activated a five-minute buy-side sidecar on the main bourse shortly after the opening bell, as shares rallied on reports of a ceasefire between the United States and Iran.
The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) rose 309.92 points, or 5.64 percent, to 5,804.7 at the opening bell.
Following the surge, the KRX activated a buy-side sidecar, temporarily halting program-driven buy orders in KOSPI futures.
An official works at a dealing room of Hana Bank in central Seoul on April 7, 2026. (Yonhap)
colin@yna.co.kr
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## Expert Analysis

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### Areas for Consideration
- An official works at a dealing room of Hana Bank in central Seoul on April 7, 2026. (Yonhap) colin@yna.co.kr (END) Keywords #stocks #sidecar Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel (LEAD) BTS tops Billboard albums chart for 2nd week with 'Arirang,' a first in K-pop BTS to drop 'Come Over,' exclusive new track on 'Arirang' LP Lee voices hope for peace in Easter message (2nd LD) Trump claims Iran's president has asked for ceasefire; Iran denies it Most Saved Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel (3rd LD) Lee says S.

### Implications
- An official works at a dealing room of Hana Bank in central Seoul on April 7, 2026. (Yonhap) colin@yna.co.kr (END) Keywords #stocks #sidecar Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel (LEAD) BTS tops Billboard albums chart for 2nd week with 'Arirang,' a first in K-pop BTS to drop 'Come Over,' exclusive new track on 'Arirang' LP Lee voices hope for peace in Easter message (2nd LD) Trump claims Iran's president has asked for ceasefire; Iran denies it Most Saved Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel (3rd LD) Lee says S.
- Korea mulling transfer of 1 KF-21 prototype to Indonesia (LEAD) Top presidential aide to visit Kazakhstan, Oman, Saudi Arabia to discuss securing crude oil, naphtha (LEA) N.
- Korea launched projectile Tuesday: JCS (LEAD) Kim Yo-jong says N.

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