Korean equities

[Morning 2026-02-20] KOSPI Hits Record High 5,677 as Samsung Surges 4.86% — Korean Market Preview

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KOSPI record high Samsung Electronics surge Korean market

South Korea’s KOSPI surged 3.09% to a record high of 5,677.25 on February 19, led by Samsung Electronics (+4.86%) and SK Hynix (+1.59%). As markets open on February 20, we analyze the key drivers and what to watch.

[Closing 2026-02-19] KOSPI Surges 3.09% to 5,677 in Post-Seollal Rally as Institutions Buy Aggressively

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KOSPI record high rally February 19 2026

KOSPI surged 3.09% to 5,677.25 on February 19, 2026, the first trading session after the Seollal (Lunar New Year) holiday. KOSDAQ climbed 4.94% to 1,160.71. Institutions net bought KRW 1.64 trillion on the KOSPI while foreign investors remained net sellers.