KOSPI Index · KOSDAQ Index KOSPI Hits New Heights in KOSPI Record High Tech Rally The South Korean equity market reached a historic milestone on Monday, February 23, 2026, as the benchmark KOSPI index surged to a fresh record high. This KOSPI record high tech rally was fueled primarily by explosive gains in the semiconductor … Read more
SK Hynix (000660) · Samsung Electronics (005930) BlackRock Boosts Stake in SK Hynix: A New Era for HBM Dominance The South Korean semiconductor landscape shifted significantly this week as global investment giant BlackRock disclosed a substantial 5% stake in SK Hynix (000660). This strategic move by the world’s largest asset manager underscores a growing institutional … 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.