Korea Exchange (KRX), South Korea

The Korea Exchange (KRX) is the only stock exchange operator in Korea. The company is headquartered in Busan and has a cash market and market monitoring office in Seoul. In 2020, there were 2,268 businesses listed on the KRX, up from 1,789 listed companies in 2012

The Korea Exchange (KRX), launched in January 2005 by integrating four domestic markets, aims to strengthen its status as the leading capital market in Northeast Asia by cultivating market credibility, customer-oriented management, and institutional trust. The Business Strategy Department defines the management strategy and management innovation agenda and presents the long-term vision necessary to enhance KRX's reputation.

Location: Busan & Seoul, South Korea
Founded: 1956
Market cap: $2.24 trillion dollars
Trading schedule: 09:00 am to 03:30 pm on all days of the week except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays declared by the Exchange in advance
Website: www.krx.co.kr , eng.krx.co.kr