# South Korea's stock market has crossed a significant milestone, exceeding 6,000 trillion won in total capitalization.

*semiconductor · news · 2026-04-27 · The Economic Times*

## Key points

- South Korea's stock market capitalization exceeded 6,000 trillion won for the first time.
- Semiconductor firms Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix posted record first-quarter earnings this month.
- KOSPI advanced over 28 percent since April 1, reaching a new all-time high above 6,600 points.
- Market optimism is driven by strong global semiconductor demand, especially linked to artificial intelligence.

**Companies:** Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix
**Countries:** South Korea

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