Securities, Derivatives, and General Commodities Markets Closed on Local Election Day and Constitution Day
The securities, derivatives, and general commodities markets will be closed on June 3, 2026, the day of the local elections, and July 17, 2026, Constitution Day.
According to the Korea Exchange on May 20, 2026, the affected markets include the securities market and KSM (KRX Startup Market), the derivatives market (including night trading), and the general commodities market (oil, gold, and emission rights). Clearing work for over-the-counter derivatives and the trade repository will also be suspended.
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The closure includes night trading that begins at 18:00 on both days. However, night trading on June 2 and July 16, 2026, will proceed as usual.
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