Operator of self-photo booths seeks KOSDAQ listing SEOUL, September 21 (AJP) - South Korean self-photo booth operator Seobuk filed for a preliminary review to list on the KOSDAQ on Monday, starting the formal process toward an initial public offering (IPO) for its flagship Photoism brand. The company applied to list 12.63 million shares including 2.6 million shares planned for the public offering, according to Korea Exchange (KRX). Founded in 2020, Seobuk is a global entertainment platform that operates flagship brand Photoism, a self-photo bo September 21, 2026

Neosapience surges over 200% in KOSDAQ debut SEOUL, September 21 (AJP) - Generative artificial intelligence (AI) voice technology firm Neosapience surged more than 200 percent above its initial public offering (IPO) price on its KOSDAQ debut on Monday. Shares traded at 27,350 won (US$19.76) as of around 2 p.m., up 173.5 percent from the IPO price of 10,000 won. The stock rose as high as 30,750 won during the session after opening at 25,250 won. The sharp debut followed strong retail demand. The Sept. 10-11 public offering drew orders fo September 21, 2026

AI voice technology firm set to debut on KOSDAQ next week SEOUL, September 16 (AJP) - Neosapience, a generative artificial intelligence (AI) and AI voice technology company will be listed on the KOSDAQ next week, according to its report filed with the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) on Wednesday. Some 23.21 percent of its shares will be available for trading starting from next Monday, down from an earlier estimate of 28.66 percent. The smaller number of shares available for trading comes after institutional investors agreed to lock up 44.02 perce September 16, 2026

Korean robots may lag, but stocks are flying SEOUL, September 16 (AJP) -South Korean humanoid robots may still be grounded and stand awkwardly compared with their Chinese peers, but stocks of their makers are flying, helping sustain the junior KOSDAQ market against broadly bearish sentiment in Seoul. A correction took hold Wednesday, but robotics stocks have stood out throughout the month and remained strong through Tuesday despite renewed anxiety over artificial intelligence investment in the United States. Shares of Robotis fell 5.24 September 16, 2026

Dongwon Parts wins KOSDAQ listing approval SEOUL, September 15 (AJP) - South Korean semiconductor parts maker Dongwon Parts said Tuesday it has received preliminary approval from the Korea Exchange (KRX) for a KOSDAQ listing, clearing a key regulatory step in its initial public offering (IPO). The approval came after its revenue jumped 55 percent last year to 92.3 billion won ($67.9 million). Operating profit rose more than sevenfold to 7.8 billion won ($5.7 million). Samsung Securities is the lead underwriter. Founded in 1997, Dongwon September 15, 2026

Taeseok Optical seeks KOSDAQ listing SEOUL, September 15 (AJP) - South Korean eyewear and fashion company Taeseok Optical has applied for preliminary approval to list on the KOSDAQ, starting the review process for a potential market debut, the company said Tuesday. The company said it submitted the preliminary listing application to the Korea Exchange (KRX), a required step before proceeding with an initial public offering (IPO). Founded in 2015, Taeseok Optical has built its business around eyewear manufacturing, sourcing and di September 15, 2026

DTS begins KOSDAQ IPO process SEOUL, September 14 (AJP) - South Korean thermal solutions company DTS has begun the initial public offering (IPO) process for a KOSDAQ listing after filing a securities registration statement with the Financial Services Commission (FSC), the company said Monday. DTS plans to offer 2,228,917 initial shares at a proposed price range of 17,000 won to 18,500 won each. The deal is expected to raise between 37.9 billion won ($28.2 million) and 41.2 billion won ($30.6 million). Institutional bookbu September 14, 2026

HUINNO passes technology review for KOSDAQ IPO SEOUL, September 14 (AJP) - South Korean digital health company HUINNO has passed a technology review required for a special KOSDAQ listing, moving its initial public offering (IPO) process to the next stage. The company said Monday it received an A rating and a BBB rating from two evaluation agencies designated by the Korea Exchange (KRX), meeting the technology requirement for the listing route. HUINNO develops artificial intelligence (AI)-based medical technology, including wearable systems September 14, 2026

KOSDAQ delisting clock starts ticking as menswear brand exits SEOUL, September 10 (AJP) - South Korea's tougher new rules have led to the first KOSDAQ delisting, with men's apparel company Wonpung Mulsan set to leave the market after 29 years and several other micro-cap companies facing a similar fate. Wonpung Mulsan, one of the KOSDAQ's earliest-listed companies and once the South Korean licensee of French fashion brand Nina Ricci, failed to recover the minimum market capitalization of 20 billion won (US$14.5 million). Its shares plunged mor September 10, 2026

XIIlab rises after winning NVIDIA-backed AI vision challenge SEOUL, September 9 (AJP) - South Korean artificial intelligence startup XIIlab rose nearly 5 percent Wednesday after winning a computer vision competition that tested whether models trained on synthetic images could perform effectively in real-world conditions. Shares traded at 11,760 won ($8.46) as of 2:09 p.m. on the KOSDAQ, up 4.91 percent from the previous close of 11,210 won. The stock opened at 11,800 won and climbed as high as 12,690 won during the session before giving back part of its September 9, 2026