KOSPI Breaks 9000 Mark, Korean Stock Market Makes History

The KOSPI index surged past the 9000 mark for the first time during trading on June 18, 2026, setting a new milestone for the Korean stock market. On this day, the Korea Exchange held its opening ceremony for the 2026 securities and derivatives markets, signaling a powerful start towards the future of Korean stocks. Attendees, including Korea Exchange Chairman Jeong Eun-bo, participated in the opening bell ceremony.

The 'Value-up Program,' pursued since last year (2024), is analyzed as a key driver of the stock market's ascent. On November 4, 2024, Chairman Jeong Eun-bo had announced the active promotion of the Value-up Program at the 'Korea Capital Market Conference 2024.'

Furthermore, there are reports that institutional improvements to revitalize the domestic stock market have been fully underway since January 23, 2026.