As of 1:23 PM KST (GMT+9), the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) trades at 2,463.31 KRW, up by 46.44 points or 1.92% from the previous session. This increase follows a solid market opening at 2,440.31 KRW, and the index has fluctuated from 2,437.53 to 2,480.01 KRW throughout the day.
The KOSPI, a capitalization-weighted index that tracks all common shares on the Korea Stock Exchange, has been a key indicator of South Korea’s financial market health since its introduction in 1983. It includes major companies like Samsung Electronics and Hyundai Motor, making it an important benchmark for investors observing trends in Asian markets.
The previous close for the KOSPI was 2,416.87 KRW, marking the starting point for today’s gains.
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