The Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) gained 1.20% as the market opened on Tuesday, reaching 2,511.49 KRW as of 12:16 pm, 5 February 2025 (GMT+9). This marks an increase of 29.79 points from its previous close of 2,481.70 KRW.
The index opened at 2,503.94 KRW and has since traded from 2,498.74 KRW to 2,514.71 KRW.
About KOSPI
The KOSPI, a capitalization-weighted index tracking all common shares listed on the Korea Exchange, is widely followed for its inclusion of major corporations like Samsung Electronics and Hyundai Motor.
The positive movement in the index reflects investor sentiment amid global market trends and domestic economic factors. Market analysts continue to assess the impact of external influences, including U.S. Federal Reserve policies and fluctuations in major currencies, on the South Korean equity market.
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