Daily BriefsSouth Korea

Daily Brief South Korea: Aurora World, Korea Stock Exchange KOSPI 200 and more

In today’s briefing:

  • Korea Small Cap Gem #35: Aurora World
  • Kospi Index Options Weekly (May 26 – 30): Index Surges as Call Demand Drives Vol Higher


Korea Small Cap Gem #35: Aurora World

By Douglas Kim

  • Aurora World is best known for its plush toys (Palm Pals and YooHoo & Friends). It is increasingly trying to leverage its toy character brands to expand into digital contents. 
  • What makes Aurora World so interesting is its excellent fundamentals and deeply discounted valuations relative to The Pinkfong Company (IPO in 2H25) and SAMG Entertainment.
  • Aurora World generated more than 80% of its sales in overseas markets including the United States, U.K., and Hong Kong. 

Kospi Index Options Weekly (May 26 – 30): Index Surges as Call Demand Drives Vol Higher

By John Ley

  • Kospi rallied strongly this week, reaching 8-month highs and showing strong relative strength as other indices stalled out.
  • Volatility firmed up across the board amid sharp price action and strong demand for Calls.
  • Volatility dynamics this week differed notably from recent directional moves.

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