Archive · 26 Dec 2025
South Korean shares rise on AI optimism
South Korean shares went up on Friday because big tech companies like Samsung Electronics did really well.
This happened because people are excited about new technology called artificial intelligence.
The Korean won, which is the money used in South Korea, also got stronger.
At the same time, the prices for borrowing money (called bond yields) went up a little bit.
Foreign investors bought a lot of shares, which helped the market.
Some other companies, like car makers and steel companies, didn't do as well, but overall, it was a good day for the stock market in South Korea.
South Korean shares rose on Friday, led by chipmakers like Samsung Electronics, which hit an all-time high.
The KOSPI index increased by 30.84 points, or 0.75%, to 4,139.46.
The Korean won strengthened to 1,441.2 per dollar, its highest level in nearly two months.
Foreign investors were net buyers of shares worth 893.6 billion won.
Bond yields for 3-year and 10-year treasury bonds rose by 1.9 and 2.9 basis points, respectively.
- Who
- South Korean financial markets, including Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix
- What
- Rise in shares and bond yields, strengthening of the Korean won
- When
- Friday
- Where
- South Korea
- Why
- Optimism in artificial intelligence and strong forecasts from U.S. chipmakers
- KOSPI
- 4,139.46
- Samsung Electronics
- 4.77% increase
- SK Hynix
- 2.55% increase
- Korean Won
- 1,441.2 per dollar
- Foreigners' Net Buying
- 893.6 billion won
- 3-Year Bond Yield
- 2.953%
- 10-Year Bond Yield
- 3.371%
