[Market Feature] Inter-Korean Cooperation Stocks Surge on Hopes for Resumption of US-North Korea Talks

On the morning of February 27, 2026, shares related to inter-Korean economic cooperation, including Codes Combine, surged in the South Korean stock market following news that the United States is willing to engage in unconditional talks with North Korea.

As of 11:00 a.m. on this day, Codes Combine was trading at 5,800 won per share, up 16.23% from the previous session. Other inter-Korean cooperation stocks, such as Joeun Saramdeul and Ananti, also jumped by 7.96% and 4.88%, respectively. Ilshin Stone, Shinwon, and J.ESTINA were likewise showing strong gains.

This rally was triggered after the White House confirmed overnight that it is open to dialogue with North Korea without any preconditions. As a result, expectations are rising that talks between North Korea and the United States could resume in connection with President Trump's planned visit to China between March and May.

A White House official stated on February 26 (local time), "There has been no change in the United States' North Korea policy," and that "President Donald Trump remains open to talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un without any preconditions." Previously, Chairman Kim also remarked at the 9th Workers' Party Congress that if North Korea's status as a nuclear-armed state is recognized and hostile policies toward the North are withdrawn, North Korea could have good relations with the United States.

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