Samsung Electronics (005930) · SK Hynix (000660) · NAVER (035420) · Kakao (035720) The Great Rebound: Semiconductors Lead the Charge Toward KOSPI 6,000 The South Korean stock market witnessed an extraordinary session as the benchmark KOSPI index surged toward the historic 6,000-point milestone, driven by a massive recovery in the semiconductor sector. On March 6, … Read more
Samsung Electronics (005930) · SK Hynix (000660) The KOSPI 6,000 Milestone: Samsung and SK Hynix Lead the Charge The South Korean stock market has entered a historic new era. As of February 26, 2026, the benchmark KOSPI index has successfully breached the 6,000-point psychological barrier, marking a monumental shift in the nation’s financial landscape. This … Read more
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.
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.