The Korea Exchange will trial evening trading next week, gauging global demand.

TechFlow reports that on September 13, major South Korean stock exchanges will trial evening trading next Monday, extending trading hours for virtually all domestic stocks until 8 PM, up from the previous regular closing time of 3:30 PM.

This adjustment marks the first of its kind among major Asian exchanges and represents a step toward the Korea Exchange's plan to achieve 24-hour trading by December 2027. The new trading session will test whether the market can maintain sufficient liquidity after hours are extended and gauge whether investors have a genuine demand for an additional trading window.

London-based Pictet Asset Management senior investment manager Lee Young-jae stated that longer trading windows could enhance investor flexibility and potentially attract more trade-oriented, high-turnover investors and hedge funds. Meanwhile, Edward Kim, head of equity sales for Korea at Bank of America, noted that this initiative is another step forward in the continuous development of South Korea's capital market and in improving accessibility for global investors. (Jinshi)