South Korean Economic News 2026: Top 20 Critical Headlines for Global Investors

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Hello, I’m Jay, a professional observer of the Korean economy. The week of January 18 to January 24, 2026, has been a historic and volatile period for South Korea. We witnessed the KOSPI briefly crossing the 5,000-point milestone for the first time in history, while simultaneously dealing with a surprise GDP contraction that signals deep-seated … Read more

KOSPI 5000 Point Milestone: Why the Korean Stock Market Skyrocketed Recently

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Hello, Global Investors! I’m Jay. It is an absolute pleasure to welcome you to my space where I dissect the most exciting financial trends. Today, we are looking at a phenomenon that has left the global financial community in awe: the KOSPI 5000 Point Milestone. The Historic Surge: My Witness Account of the KOSPI 5000 … Read more