Kospi opens lower after 12-session rally

Shares opened lower Tuesday after a 12-session rally backed by gains in technology and auto shares. The Kospi went down 31.35 points, or 0.64 percent, to 4,873.31 in the first 15 minutes of trading.

2026-01-20

Kospi's record bull run belies excessive concentration in certain sectors

Despite the benchmark Kospi’s surge past the 4,900 mark, analysts say the rally is increasingly concentrated on a narrow set of stocks, raising questions about the bull run's staying power amid heightened global uncertainty.

2026-01-19

Kospi hits another milestone to surpass 4,900 points

Korean stocks hit another intraday record high Monday afternoon, briefly topping the 4,900 mark, led by gains in auto and tech shares, peaking at 4,913.38 points.

2026-01-19

Kospi opens tad higher, builds on 11-day rally

Korean stocks opened slightly higher Monday, putting the benchmark index on track for a 12th consecutive session of gains. After opening lower, the Kospi rose 6.95 points, or 0.14 percent, to 4,847.69 in the first 15 minutes of trading.

2026-01-19

Kospi closes at record high, extends rally to 11th session

Shares ended at a fresh record high above 4,800 points Friday, extending their rally to an 11th consecutive session amid continued buying momentum in semiconductor shares. The local currency fell against the U.S. dollar.

2026-01-16

Kospi crosses 4,800 as winning streak extends into 11th day

The benchmark Kospi index hit a fresh record on Friday, breaking above 4,800 for the first time in intraday trading as sustained buying by retail investors offset selling by foreign and institutional players.

2026-01-16

Kospi opens at record high of over 4,800 as rally enters 11th day

Shares opened at a record high Friday, with the benchmark index rising above 4,800 points for the first time as it enters the 11th straight session of gains.

2026-01-16

Kospi almost hits 4,800 at close, won rebounds

Shares continued their blistering bull run Thursday to set a new all-time high, just an inch away from the uncharted territory of 4,800, on strong chip and auto gains. The local currency rose sharply against the U.S. dollar.

2026-01-15