South Korean Stocks Climb Toward 5,200 Mark

On Jan. 28, 2026, South Korean stocks set a new high as the KOSPI rose 85.96 points, or 1.69%, to 5,170.81, approaching the 5,200 level. Gains were led by chipmakers and battery firms—Samsung Electronics and SK hynix hit all-time highs—as trade volume was heavy (578.1 shares worth 29.6 trillion won) and the won strengthened to 1,422.5 per U.S. dollar.
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Credible, timely market update driven by chip and currency moves; limited strategic novelty and mainly reflects short-term market momentum.
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