Overview
- Samsung Electronics jumped 7.17% to 128,500 won and SK hynix rose 3.99% to 677,000 won, with both hitting record highs.
- Foreign investors were net buyers of 644.68 billion won, while individuals and institutions sold 454.43 billion won and 233.37 billion won, respectively.
- The main board’s market capitalization exceeded 3,500 trillion won for the first time.
- 2025 exports reached a record $709.7 billion, the won edged weaker to 1,441.8 per dollar at the close, and government bond yields eased slightly.
- Strategists remain divided on whether the index can reach 5,000 this year, with major houses forecasting a 3,750–5,500 range and flagging AI and currency risks.