CNBC
13 Aug 2026, 04:22 UTC · 2h ago
South Korea's Kospi has staged a stunning comeback. How long will the bull market last?
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CNBC
13 Aug 2026, 04:22 UTC · 2h ago
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The South Korean Kospi has entered bull-market territory, rising over 20% from its July low. — A formal return to a bull market signals a broad shift in investor sentiment and price momentum for the region's largest index.
+0.60The rally is heavily concentrated in semiconductor giants driven by AI infrastructure spending and strong U.S. tech earnings. — High index concentration means any shift in the AI hardware narrative would cause disproportionate volatility in the Korean market.
+0.50Recent market stability is partly due to the unwinding of leveraged positions and tightened margin requirements by regulators. — Reduced leverage creates a more sustainable foundation for growth by lowering the risk of sudden, forced-selling cascades.
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Corporate governance reforms and the 'Value-Up' program are helping to reduce the 'Korea discount'. — Structural improvements in governance provide a long-term catalyst for valuation expansion beyond cyclical chip demand.
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