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flag South Korea's stock market surged on Jan. 2, 2026, with the KOSPI rising 2.88% to close above 5,600, led by institutional investors and major tech and auto firms.

flag South Korea's stock market surged in the first trading session of 2026 after the Lunar New Year holidays, with the KOSPI index rising 2.88% to 5,665.61—its first time above 5,600—driven by institutional investors. flag The KOSDAQ index jumped 4.27% to 1,153.34, triggering a temporary trading halt due to a 5% rise in KOSDAQ 150 futures. flag Gains were broad-based, led by major firms including Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, Hyundai Motor, and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries.

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