South Korean KOSPI Rises for Days, Total Market Cap Exceeds 6,000 Trillion Won for the First Time
The South Korean KOSPI and KOSDAQ indices have been rising for several consecutive days, with the total market capitalization of the Korean stock market surpassing 6,000 trillion won for the first time in history. Semiconductor stocks are leading the rally, with significant contributions from Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix.
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(Central News Agency reporter Yang Chih-fang, Seoul, 27th special report) Although the Middle East conflict has not yet ended, the South Korean stock market has continued to hit new highs for several consecutive days. The KOSPI index surged by 139.40 points, or 2.15%, today, and the KOSDAQ index also rose by 22.34 points, or 1.86%. The total market capitalization of the South Korean stock market officially exceeded 6,000 trillion won for the first time in history.
According to Yonhap News Agency today, quoting the Korea Exchange, the KOSPI surged by 139.40 points, or 2.15%, closing at 6615.03 points. This marks the first time KOSPI has surpassed the 6600-point mark. The KOSDAQ index also rose by 22.34 points, or 1.86%, closing at 1226.18 points.
The report indicates that after aggregation, the total market capitalization of the South Korean stock market reached 6,101.0994 trillion won, with KOSPI accounting for 5,421.5542 trillion won and KOSDAQ for 679.5452 trillion won, officially breaking the 6,000 trillion won mark. In just over a year, the size of the Korean market has expanded to 2.76 times.
Today's rally was again led by semiconductor stocks. Industry leader Samsung Electronics rose by 2.28%, while the second-largest in market capitalization, SK Hynix, surged by 5.73%. As the semiconductor-driven rally continues, the combined market capitalization of Samsung Electronics, Samsung Electronics preferred shares, and SK Hynix is approximately 2,361.7606 trillion won, accounting for 38.7% of the entire Korean stock market.
However, some market participants worry that if the semiconductor boom, driven by artificial intelligence (AI) enthusiasm, slows down, the stock market might not be able to withstand a rapid decline. Additionally, some analysts believe that the trend of upward revisions in earnings forecasts for industries other than semiconductors should not be overlooked. Excluding Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, the operating profit of other listed companies is expected to exceed the overall KOSPI level of 2024 this year. (Edited by Chang Chih-hsuan) 1150427
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(Central News Agency reporter Yang Chih-fang, Seoul, 27th special report) Although the Middle East conflict has not yet ended, the South Korean stock market has continued to hit new highs for several consecutive days. The KOSPI index surged by 139.40 points, or 2.15%, today, and the KOSDAQ index also rose by 22.34 points, or 1.86%. The total market capitalization of the South Korean stock market officially exceeded 6,000 trillion won for the first time in history.
According to Yonhap News Agency today, quoting the Korea Exchange, the KOSPI surged by 139.40 points, or 2.15%, closing at 6615.03 points. This marks the first time KOSPI has surpassed the 6600-point mark. The KOSDAQ index also rose by 22.34 points, or 1.86%, closing at 1226.18 points.
The report indicates that after aggregation, the total market capitalization of the South Korean stock market reached 6,101.0994 trillion won, with KOSPI accounting for 5,421.5542 trillion won and KOSDAQ for 679.5452 trillion won, officially breaking the 6,000 trillion won mark. In just over a year, the size of the Korean market has expanded to 2.76 times.
Today's rally was again led by semiconductor stocks. Industry leader Samsung Electronics rose by 2.28%, while the second-largest in market capitalization, SK Hynix, surged by 5.73%. As the semiconductor-driven rally continues, the combined market capitalization of Samsung Electronics, Samsung Electronics preferred shares, and SK Hynix is approximately 2,361.7606 trillion won, accounting for 38.7% of the entire Korean stock market.
However, some market participants worry that if the semiconductor boom, driven by artificial intelligence (AI) enthusiasm, slows down, the stock market might not be able to withstand a rapid decline. Additionally, some analysts believe that the trend of upward revisions in earnings forecasts for industries other than semiconductors should not be overlooked. Excluding Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, the operating profit of other listed companies is expected to exceed the overall KOSPI level of 2024 this year. (Edited by Chang Chih-hsuan) 1150427
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