South Korea’s benchmark Kospi index extended its record rally for a third consecutive session, closing at 6,475.81 points. The surge was primarily driven by strong corporate earnings.

South Korea’s benchmark Kospi index rose to a fresh intraday high, surpassing its previous record set before the Iran war. Easing geopolitical tensions have lifted risk sentiment, contributing to the market's strong performance.

Asian stock markets experienced a rebound, with the Kospi index surpassing its pre-war peak, as investors focused on potential peace talks involving Iran and easing regional tensions.

South Korean shares closed higher, with the KOSPI index adding 17.98 points, as investors expressed hopes for a quicker resolution to the U.S. and Israel-led war against Iran, which has been impacting global financial markets.

Korea's KOSPI index has surged 11% in a historic rebound, outpacing cryptocurrency markets.

Down another 6.7% following a 7.2% drop in the previous session, the high-flying Kospi Index entered a technical correction in just three sessions.

South Korea's Kospi stock index has seen a remarkable gain of over 40% this year, breaking above the 6000-point mark.

A strong rally in South Korea's Kospi index has led to a significant increase in reshoring investment accounts, with balances now surpassing 1 trillion won ($675 million) as retail funds return from overseas markets.

South Korea's KOSPI stock index reached an all-time high, propelled by optimism in the chip sector and a broader tech rally. This milestone was achieved amidst mixed performance across other Asian markets.

South Korea's benchmark Kospi index has almost returned to its pre-conflict level and is approaching a record high, driven by investor optimism over easing Middle East tensions and expectations of progress in US-Iran talks.

South Korea and Japan have led declines in global stock markets amid the oil shock, underscoring how supply disruptions in the Middle East are weighing on growth in economies heavily reliant on fuel imports. The Kospi index in Seoul has slumped 12 per cent since the US-Israel war with Iran broke out on February 28, while Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 has slid nearly 9 per cent. South Korea last week moved to cap oil price increases to limit inflation, while rising crude costs added to price pressures in...

In a shock for South Korea, the country's KOSPI index dropped by over 12 percent Wednesday in its worst sell off ever. Share prices took a dive as investors panicked about a potential energy crisis if the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked. South Korea, alongside many Asian countries, is especially dependent on Middle Eastern oil, making its businesses vulnerable to the geopolitics of the region.

Economists are warning that the Kospi index topping 6,000 masks a K-shaped divide in the South Korean economy, indicating uneven recovery and growth.

South Korea's benchmark stock index, Kospi, breached its pre-Middle East crisis high and is poised to reach a new peak.

Foreign investors have become net buyers of Korean shares this month, reversing previous selling trends and providing support to the benchmark Kospi index, largely driven by a rebound in the chip sector.

South Korean stocks opened higher as investors sought bargains despite global oil price volatility stemming from the ongoing Middle East crisis, with the benchmark KOSPI index rising significantly.

South Korea's KOSPI index has surged by 175% driven by AI momentum, but concerns are growing over intensifying concentration risks within the market.