Korean ADRs List 2026
Complete list of Korean company ADRs (American Depositary Receipts) traded in the US, grouped by exchange. Each page provides live implied USD prices, ADR ratios, US-Korea tax treaty guidance, and step-by-step buying instructions.
NYSE Sponsored ADRs
8Korea's largest steelmaker, pivoting heavily into EV battery cathode materials and lithium.
Korea's largest financial holding company by assets, parent of Kookmin Bank.
Korea's second-largest financial group by assets, with strong overseas presence in Vietnam and Japan.
Korea's monopoly electric utility. State-controlled. Beneficiary of nuclear and grid investments.
Korea's #2 telecom carrier and largest fixed-line operator. Diversifying into AI, cloud, and IDC.
Leading OLED panel maker for premium TVs and a key Apple iPhone OLED supplier.
Korea's #1 mobile carrier with high dividend yield and growing AI/data center business.
Korea's #4 financial holding company. High dividend payout. 1 ADR represents 3 ordinary shares.
OTC (Unsponsored ADRs · Pink Sheets)
12Global leader in memory chips (DRAM, NAND, HBM), smartphones, and consumer electronics. KOSPI's largest-cap stock and Korea's bellwether.
World's #2 DRAM maker and #1 HBM (high-bandwidth memory) supplier to NVIDIA's AI accelerators.
Global leader in home appliances and OLED TVs. Growing EV components and B2B businesses.
Korea's #1 automaker. Leader in EVs (Ioniq series) and hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles globally.
Hyundai Motor Group's #2 brand. Strong EV lineup (EV6, EV9) and growing US market share.
Korea's #1 search engine and largest internet conglomerate. AI (HyperCLOVA), webtoons, e-commerce.
Korea's dominant messaging platform (KakaoTalk). Fintech (KakaoBank, KakaoPay), entertainment, mobility.
Top-tier EV battery maker. Key supplier to BMW, Stellantis, and a JV partner with GM.
Korea's largest chemical company and parent of LG Energy Solution. EV battery materials focus.
Korea's largest biosimilar maker. Approved Humira, Remicade, and Stelara biosimilars in US/EU.
Hyundai Motor Group's auto parts unit. Tier-1 supplier of EV powertrains and chassis modules.
Korea's largest oil refiner and parent of SK On (EV batteries). Diversifying into green energy.
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How to Buy Korean Stocks from the US →Key Things to Know Before Buying a Korean ADR
- Sponsored vs unsponsored: Sponsored NYSE/NASDAQ ADRs (PKX, KB, SHG, etc.) are issued through formal company agreements. Unsponsored OTC ADRs (SSNLF, HXSCL, etc.) were created by depositary banks without the company's involvement — expect lower liquidity and limited disclosures.
- ADR ratio: Each ADR represents a different number of ordinary shares (KEPCO 0.5:1, Woori 3:1, etc.). You must apply both the FX rate and the ADR ratio for accurate price comparison.
- Dividend tax: Under the US-Korea treaty, 15% Korean withholding tax applies; offset with a US foreign tax credit (Form 1116). Depositary fees ($0.01–$0.05/share) are auto-deducted at dividend payment.
- Liquidity and spread: OTC ADRs trade thinly — market orders can result in significant slippage. Always use limit orders.