KOSPI Nears 4,800 Milestone as 10-Day Bull Run Sets New All-Time High
South Korea's KOSPI index hit a new record high of 4,797.55 on Jan 15, 2026, driven by chip and auto stocks. Discover the impact of US Treasury remarks on the won.
The bulls are in full control. South Korea's KOSPI is just inches away from the uncharted 4,800 territory after a record-breaking 10-day streak. On January 15, 2026, the benchmark index surged 74.45 points, or 1.58%, to close at a historic 4,797.55.
Tech and Auto Giants Fuel KOSPI 4,800 Record High 2026
The rally was powered by a heavy buying spree from foreign and institutional investors, who scooped up a net 334.4 billion won and 1.3 trillion won respectively. Total trade volume reached a massive 23.6 trillion won ($16 billion), signaling robust market liquidity.
- Samsung Electronics jumped 2.57% to 143,900 won
- Hyundai Motor rose 2.55% to 422,000 won
- Kia soared a lightning-fast 6.64% following optimistic global sales outlooks.
Won Rebounds on US Treasury Intervention
The Korean won gained strength against the greenback, closing at 1,469.7 won. This recovery followed remarks by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who suggested the won's recent depreciation didn't align with Korea's strong fundamentals. However, the bond market felt the heat, with the three-year Treasury yield climbing 9.4 basis points to 3.090%.
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