Korea Exchange to Close Securities, Derivatives and Commodities Markets on June 3, July 17
Summary
- The Korea Exchange said it will close the securities, derivatives and general commodities markets on June 3 and July 17 in line with the government's designation of public holidays.
- It said all markets, including stocks, ETFs, ETNs, ELWs, bonds, derivatives, oil, gold and emissions permits, will be closed on those dates.
- Night trading that opens at 6 p.m. on the holiday itself will be suspended, while night trading that opens at 6 p.m. on the previous day will operate as usual.
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The Korea Exchange said on May 19 that it will close the country's securities, derivatives and general commodities markets on June 3 and July 17 in line with the government's designation of those dates as public holidays.
The closures apply to the June 3 local election day and July 17 Constitution Day, which has been redesignated as a legal holiday. Affected markets include stocks, ETFs, ETNs, ELWs and bonds. The derivatives market and general commodities markets for oil, gold and emissions permits will also be closed.
Night trading scheduled to open at 6 p.m. on the holiday itself will not be held. Night trading that opens at 6 p.m. on the previous day will operate as usual.
Clearing operations for over-the-counter derivatives such as won IRS, as well as the KRX Trade Repository, will also be suspended.
The exchange said the closures will be carried out under holiday provisions in related market business and operating rules.
Han Kyung-woo, Hankyung.com reporter, case@hankyung.com
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