Korea Exchange to Activate KOSDAQ SIDECAR on 10 August 2026

Korea Exchange has activated the SIDECAR mechanism, which suspends programmatic buying on the KOSDAQ index. The mechanism becomes effective on 10 August 2026. The exchange will announce specific implementation details separately. This measure halts automated buy orders on the KOSDAQ market, affecting algorithmic trading strategies. The exchange has not provided further information at this time, including the duration of the suspension. The activation is effective from the specified date, and no other details have been disclosed.