The benchmark KOSPI climbed 4.63% to close at 8,124 on Friday, extending gains from the previous session as hopes for a US-Iran peace agreement sparked a broad risk-on rally across global markets. President Trump said the US was nearing a deal with Iran and had called off planned military strikes, raising expectations of easing tensions in the Middle East. Falling oil prices further boosted sentiment as reduced supply concerns helped curb inflation risks. Additional support came from strong gains in semiconductor stocks, with Samsung Electronics surging 7.86% and SK Hynix advancing 4.05% as investors returned to AI-linked chipmakers following a rebound in US technology shares. Other notable gainers included SK Square (11.64%), Hyundai Motor (2.43%), LG Energy Solution (3.38%), Kia Corporation (5.83%), Doosan Enerbility (4.06%), and Hanwha Aerospace (7.50%).

South Korea's main stock market index, the KOSPI, rose to 8124 points on June 12, 2026, gaining 4.63% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 3.56% and is up 180.65% 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 8933.62 in June of 2026. South Korea Stock Market - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on June 12 of 2026.

South Korea's main stock market index, the KOSPI, rose to 8124 points on June 12, 2026, gaining 4.63% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 3.56% and is up 180.65% 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 8024.58 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 6304.06 in 12 months time.



Indexes Price Day Month Year Date
KOSPI 8,123.62 359.67 4.63% 3.56% 180.65% Jun/12



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
South Korea Inflation Rate 3.10 2.60 percent May 2026
South Korea Interest Rate 2.50 2.50 percent May 2026
South Korea Unemployment Rate 2.80 2.80 percent May 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.
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South Korean Shares Surge on Iran Deal Hopes
The benchmark KOSPI climbed 4.63% to close at 8,124 on Friday, extending gains from the previous session as hopes for a US-Iran peace agreement sparked a broad risk-on rally across global markets. President Trump said the US was nearing a deal with Iran and had called off planned military strikes, raising expectations of easing tensions in the Middle East. Falling oil prices further boosted sentiment as reduced supply concerns helped curb inflation risks. Additional support came from strong gains in semiconductor stocks, with Samsung Electronics surging 7.86% and SK Hynix advancing 4.05% as investors returned to AI-linked chipmakers following a rebound in US technology shares. Other notable gainers included SK Square (11.64%), Hyundai Motor (2.43%), LG Energy Solution (3.38%), Kia Corporation (5.83%), Doosan Enerbility (4.06%), and Hanwha Aerospace (7.50%).
2026-06-12
South Korean Shares Close Higher
The benchmark KOSPI rose 0.43% to close at 7,764 on Thursday, reversing earlier losses as investors turned optimistic on the outlook for the country's semiconductor sector. SK Hynix (2.64%) led the gains, alongside SK Square (3.80%), LG Energy Solution (1.04%), and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (1.56%). Sentiment drew strength from South Korea's robust exports, which surged 86% year-on-year in the first 10 days of June to a record high, with semiconductor shipments more than tripling from a year earlier. Risk appetite was further supported by softer-than-expected US consumer inflation data, easing concerns over a more aggressive Federal Reserve policy stance. However, gains were capped by lingering geopolitical uncertainty after the US launched additional strikes against Iran, raising concerns over potential disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and pushing oil prices higher.
2026-06-11
South Korean Shares Extend Losses
The benchmark KOSPI traded lower to around 7,700 on Thursday, extending losses from the previous session amid weakness in global technology shares and escalating tensions in the Middle East. Chipmakers remained under pressure after a renewed selloff in US semiconductor stocks fueled concerns over stretched AI-related valuations, weighing on major Korean tech names. Samsung Electronics (-0.3%) edged lower, while Hyundai Motor (-3.0%), LG Energy Solution (-2.5%), Kia Corporation (-4.7%), Hanwha Aerospace (-5.0%), and Doosan Enerbility (-5.2%) posted sharper declines. Market sentiment was also dampened by rising geopolitical risks after the US threatened further military action against Iran, raising fears of supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and pushing oil prices higher. Meanwhile, South Korea’s exports surged 86% year-on-year in the first 10 days of June, reaching a record high on robust semiconductor shipments and helping limit deeper losses.
2026-06-11