Overview
- The total value of listed shares reached 3,972 trillion won (US$2.69 trillion) in early January, up 76.2% from a year earlier.
- Samsung Electronics’ market capitalization rose to 760 trillion won from 318 trillion won, while SK hynix climbed to 492 trillion won from 124 trillion won.
- The KOSPI gained 75.7% in 2025, ending the year at 4,214.17 for its strongest annual rise since 1999.
- The number of companies valued at 1 trillion won or more increased to 318 from 230 over the one-year period.
- Market leaders by value were Samsung Electronics, SK hynix, LG Energy Solution, Samsung Biologics and Hyundai Motor, with SK Square, Hanwha Aerospace and Doosan Enerbility posting major ranking jumps.