South Korea's benchmark KOSPI surged 75.63% last year, becoming the best-performing index among major economies, according to ...

Asian markets began 2026 with gains, with South Korea's benchmark closing Friday at a record high, while U.S. futures and oil ...

South Korea’s KOSPI Index was one of the best-performing stock market benchmarks globally in 2025 as it jumped by 75.53% ...

South Korea’s stock market surged in 2025 on AI, defense and K-beauty. But weak growth, debt and reform risks mean 2026 could ...

The artificial intelligence trade helped make South Korea great again as the Kospi stocks surged 76% in 2025. The market also ...

In the United States, the main stock indices were up between 13% and 20%. But for many investors in Asia, the returns were ...

** South Korean shares rose on Monday to their highest levels in nearly two months, as chipmakers jumped on demand optimism. ...

SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics are up by 217% and 103% year to date respectively, outpacing the Kospi which grew by 69% ...

The Kospi Index has soared 76% this year, and will likely close at a fresh record if Tuesday’s early uptick holds.

This is CNBC's live blog covering Asia-Pacific markets. Asia-Pacific markets fell on Wednesday as U.S. President Donald Trump's country-specific tariffs comes into effect. Stream Los Angeles News for ...