The benchmark KOSPI fell 1% to close at 6,244 on Friday, retreating from historic highs as investors moved to secure gains after a sharp rally. The pullback came a day after the index surged more than 3% to finish above the 6,300 mark for the first time. Index heavyweights trended lower, with notable declines from Samsung Electronics (-2.06%), SK Hynix (-4%), Hyundai Motor (-1.64%), Kia Corp (-2.67%), and SK Square (-5.30%). External sentiment was also weak, with US markets offering little support after Nvidia Corp. sank 5.5% despite solid earnings. On the upside, Lee Jae Myung reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening the capital market and boosting valuations. Following the index’s milestone move past 6,000, he stated that reforms are designed to eliminate the long-standing “Korea discount” and drive a structural market re-rating.

South Korea's main stock market index, the KOSPI, fell to 6244 points on February 27, 2026, losing 1.00% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 20.76% and is up 146.53% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from South Korea. Historically, the South Korea Stock Market reached an all time high of 6347.41 in February of 2026. South Korea Stock Market - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on February 28 of 2026.

South Korea's main stock market index, the KOSPI, fell to 6244 points on February 27, 2026, losing 1.00% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 20.76% and is up 146.53% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from South Korea. The South Korea Stock Market is expected to trade at 6156.38 points by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. Looking forward, we estimate it to trade at 5285.66 in 12 months time.



Indexes Price Day Month Year Date
KOSPI 6,244.13 -63.14 -1.00% 20.76% 146.53% Feb/27



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
South Korea Inflation Rate 2.00 2.30 percent Jan 2026
South Korea Interest Rate 2.50 2.50 percent Feb 2026
South Korea Unemployment Rate 3.00 3.30 percent Jan 2026

South Korea Stock Market
The Korea Stock Exchange Composite KOSPI is a major stock market index which tracks the performance of all common shares listed on the Korean Stock Exchange. It is a capitalization-weighted index. The KOSPI Index has a base value of 100 as of January 4, 1980. The KOSPI is a major stock market index which tracks the performance of large companies based in South Korea. The prices displayed in Trading Economics are based on over-the-counter (OTC) and contract for difference (CFD) financial instruments. Please visit https://global.krx.co.kr/ for official data and contact https://english.koscom.co.kr if you need to have a market data license.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
6244.13 6307.27 6347.41 115.25 1983 - 2026 points Daily

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Korean Shares Fall on Profit-Taking
The benchmark KOSPI fell 1% to close at 6,244 on Friday, retreating from historic highs as investors moved to secure gains after a sharp rally. The pullback came a day after the index surged more than 3% to finish above the 6,300 mark for the first time. Index heavyweights trended lower, with notable declines from Samsung Electronics (-2.06%), SK Hynix (-4%), Hyundai Motor (-1.64%), Kia Corp (-2.67%), and SK Square (-5.30%). External sentiment was also weak, with US markets offering little support after Nvidia Corp. sank 5.5% despite solid earnings. On the upside, Lee Jae Myung reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening the capital market and boosting valuations. Following the index’s milestone move past 6,000, he stated that reforms are designed to eliminate the long-standing “Korea discount” and drive a structural market re-rating.
2026-02-27
Korean Shares Climb on Chipmaker Gains
The benchmark KOSPI advanced 3.67% to around 6,307 on Thursday, marking a fresh record high as buying momentum intensified in large-cap chipmakers. The rally was driven by renewed global optimism following Nvidia Corp.’s stronger-than-expected earnings report. The company posted quarterly revenue of $68.13 billion, surpassing forecasts. Leading the surge in chipmaker stocks were Samsung Electronics (+6.14%) and SK Hynix (+3.05%), while gains in technology and automotive sectors also supported the index, with Hyundai Motor (+0.40%), Kia Corp (+1.66%), Naver (+3.75%), and Kakao (+4.70%). Further boosting investor confidence, the Bank of Korea held its key rate at 2.5% for the sixth straight meeting, citing strong growth and financial stability. Combined with robust corporate earnings, this stable monetary environment supported broad buying momentum in the market.
2026-02-26
South Korean Shares Surges Past 6,000 to Record High
The benchmark KOSPI surged to a new all-time high of 6,083 on Wednesday, gaining 1.91% and extending gains for a fourth consecutive session, fueled by strong advances in technology stocks. Continued investor optimism surrounding artificial intelligence and record-setting semiconductor shares helped lift market sentiment. The benchmark briefly surpassed 6,000 at Wednesday’s open, just a month after reaching 5,000, and has risen 43% so far this year following a 76% surge last year, its strongest annual gain since 1999. Overseas markets provided additional support, with Wall Street finishing higher overnight. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.76%, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 1.04%. Within the local market, technology and automotive stocks led the rally, with notable increases in Samsung Electronics (+0.75%), SK Hynix (+0.80%), Hyundai Motor (+8.02%), and Kia Corp (+13.05%).
2026-02-25