KOSPI 4600 Record High 2026: Defense and Auto Stocks Fuel Sixth Day of Gains
KOSPI hits a fresh record high of 4,586.32 on Jan 9, 2026, driven by defense and auto stocks. Discover the market trends and sector outlook for the 4600 milestone.
The rally shows no signs of cooling. Seoul shares notched their sixth consecutive record high on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, closing in on the historic 4,600-point mark. While the tech sector paused, industrial giants in defense and automotive sectors stepped up to drive the KOSPI to uncharted territory.
KOSPI 4600 Record High 2026: Assessing the Rally's Sustainability
The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) climbed 33.95 points, or 0.75%, to finish at 4,586.32. It's been a stellar week for Korean equities, with the index surging 6.4% overall. Trading volume was exceptionally heavy, reaching 23.04 trillion won (approximately $15.8 billion).
Industrial Giants Power Through Tech Slump
Defense and automotive stocks led the charge as investors rotated away from chips. Hanwha Aerospace skyrocketed 11.38% to 1,214,000 won, while Hyundai Motor jumped 7.49% to 366,000 won. In contrast, chipmaker SK hynix shed 1.59%, tracking the overnight decline in U.S. tech shares. Market analysts suggest that profit-taking in the semiconductor space is a healthy sign of a broadening rally.
Macro Pressures: Weakening Won and Rising Yields
Despite the stock market's optimism, the Korean won weakened against the greenback, closing at 1,457.60 won, down 7 won from the previous session. Bond markets also felt the heat, with the yield on three-year Treasurys rising 4 basis points to 2.942%, signaling concerns over persistent inflation or higher-for-longer interest rate expectations.
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