#KOSPI
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KOSPI hits a fresh record high of 4,552.37 on Jan 8, 2026, as defense and shipbuilding gains offset profit-taking in tech stocks like Samsung Electronics.
On Jan. 6, 2026, the KOSPI index hit a historic milestone of 4,500. Driven by record-high prices for Samsung and SK hynix, analysts project the rally to continue toward 5,200.
President Lee Jae-myung's approval rating rebounded to 54.1% in January 2026, driven by record exports and the KOSPI crossing 4,300. Read the full Realmeter poll analysis.
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South Korea's annual consumer price inflation for 2025 hit a five-year low of 2.1%, though December's 2.3% reading exceeded the central bank's target for a fourth month.
South Korean investors switched to net sellers of U.S. stocks for the first time in 4 months. Discover why capital is flowing out of Wall Street and the impact of the weakening won.
South Korea's KOSPI closed at 4,129.68, up 0.51%, fueled by a ₩1.78 trillion net purchase from foreign investors. Samsung Electronics hit a new all-time high on GPU news, while the Korean won strengthened.
South Korea's KOSPI index topped 4,130 on Santa Rally hopes, led by tech giants like Samsung Electronics. However, auto and financial sectors lagged, showing a divided market.
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South Korea's KOSPI index fell, snapping a 3-day winning streak, due to profit-taking by retail investors. In contrast, the Korean won surged by the most in 3 years after government intervention.
South Korea's KOSPI rose for a third day, driven by foreign buying as AI valuation fears eased. Shipbuilding stocks surged on reports of a new naval deal with the U.S.
Foreign investors reversed course in December, pouring $1.3 billion into South Korean tech and auto stocks like SK hynix and Hyundai, fueled by AI optimism and easing trade tensions.
