Market Preview: U.S. Semiconductor Stocks Decline, CXMT Listing Adds Pressure on KOSPI The KOSPI is expected to open lower on July 28, following a downturn in U.S. technology stocks. Concerns over intensified competition due to China's semiconductor technology development and the stock market listing of Changxin Memory Technologies (CXMT) may dampen investor sentiment, particularly in the domestic semiconductor sector.On July 27, the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 rose by 0.51% and 0.02%, respectively, while the Nasdaq Composite fell by 0.18%.Reports that China h July 28, 2026

U.S. Tech Stocks Plunge, Investor Sentiment Dips as Bitcoin Falls to $63,000 The decline in U.S. tech stocks has dampened investor sentiment across risk assets, leading to a downturn in the cryptocurrency market. Although a drop in international oil prices has eased some geopolitical concerns, increased volatility in the U.S. stock market, particularly among semiconductor stocks like Nvidia, has intensified selling pressure on major cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin.According to CoinMarketCap, Bitcoin was trading at $63,770 as of 8 a.m. on July 28, reflecting a 2.19% decr July 28, 2026

Shinhan Securities Raises Target Price for Celltrion as U.S. Biosimilar Sales Surge Shinhan Investment Corp. has maintained its "buy" rating on Celltrion and raised its target price to 290,000 won, citing the company's entry into a phase of increased profitability driven by the growth of high-margin biosimilar products in North America.Lee Ho-cheol, a researcher at Shinhan Investment, stated, "The U.S. launch of Omliclo (a Zolair biosimilar) in the second half of the year, the expansion of sales for Uplima (a Humira biosimilar) based on low wholesale acquisition cost (WAC), and July 28, 2026

Homeplus to Resume Operations at 67 Stores Next Month Amid Recovery Efforts Homeplus, currently undergoing corporate rehabilitation, is expected to resume operations at its large stores around August 10. The company plans to restore its supply chain and logistics as soon as emergency operational funds (DIP) are received, aiming to reopen stores within a week of the funds' arrival.According to industry sources on July 28, Homeplus held discussions with its labor unions the previous day regarding the timeline for reopening and the use of operational funds. The company ant July 28, 2026

Eugene Investment Adjusts LG Innotek's Target Price Amid Growth Prospects Eugene Investment & Securities forecasted on July 28 that LG Innotek will continue to see improved performance driven by growth in its optical solutions and semiconductor substrate businesses. However, reflecting the impact of lower valuations among peer companies, the firm adjusted its target price from 1,053,000 won to 900,000 won, a decrease of 14.5%. The investment rating remains 'buy.'Lee Joo-hyung, a researcher at Eugene Investment & Securities, stated, "Thanks to the high profitability de July 28, 2026

Spider-Man: Brand New Day Pre-Sales Reach 710,000, Setting Record for 2026 영화 '스파이더맨: 브랜드 뉴 데이'가 개봉을 하루 앞두고 사전 예매량 71만장을 돌파했다. According to the integrated ticketing system on July 28, the film 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' recorded 716,139 pre-sale tickets by 7 a.m. today, with a pre-sale rate exceeding 70%. This marks the highest pre-sale volume for any film released this year, generating excitement for the summer box office. Prior to its release, the film achieved the highest pre-sale volume for the 'TomSpider&# July 28, 2026

BJ Cheolgu Confesses to Illegal Gambling and Loan Sharking, Plans to Surrender to Police First-generation internet broadcaster BJ Cheolgu has confessed to engaging in overseas gambling and illegal loan sharking, announcing his intention to surrender to the police. During a broadcast, he revealed his substantial tax arrears amounting to billions of won and admitted to borrowing large sums from fellow broadcasters and acquaintances, shocking viewers.On July 27, Cheolgu addressed his audience directly through his internet broadcast.He stated, "I will go to the police station at 8 a.m. July 28, 2026

BJ Cheolgu Confesses to Illegal Gambling and Loan Sharking, Plans to Surrender to Police First-generation internet broadcaster BJ Cheolgu has confessed to engaging in overseas gambling and illegal loan sharking, announcing his intention to surrender to the police. During a broadcast, he revealed his substantial tax arrears amounting to billions of won and admitted to borrowing large sums from fellow broadcasters and acquaintances, shocking viewers.On July 27, Cheolgu addressed his audience directly through his internet broadcast.He stated, "I will go to the police station at 8 a.m. July 28, 2026

President Lee Jae-myung: 'I Will Not Lose My Worker Identity' President Lee Jae-myung expressed hope on July 27 that he and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva would continue to work together to improve the lives of more people without losing their worker identities.During a joint press conference held after their summit at the Palácio da Alvorada in Brasília, President Lee referenced their shared experiences of working in factories as children, which included sustaining injuries. President Lula lost his pinky finger while working in a metal fact July 28, 2026

Hana Securities Maintains Naver's Target Price at 400,000 Won Amid New Business Developments Hana Securities announced on July 28 that while Naver's NeoCloud new business is becoming more visible, the related expectations have not been fully reflected in the company's value. The firm maintained its target price at 400,000 won and its investment opinion at 'buy.'Lee Jun-ho, a researcher at Hana Securities, stated in a report that "customer and revenue contracts are expected to be disclosed within the third quarter, and the deal closings with NVIDIA and Brookfield are anticipated to occur July 28, 2026