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flag South Korea’s stock market hit a record high in 2026, driven by surging investor interest in SpaceX’s upcoming IPO and strong gains from tech investments.

flag South Korea’s stock market hit a record high, led by Mirae Asset Securities, whose shares more than tripled in 2026 amid surging investor interest in SpaceX’s potential IPO, expected by mid-June with a $1.25 trillion to $1.5 trillion valuation. flag Mirae’s $139 million stake in SpaceX and exposure to xAI fueled gains, while its brokerage revenue rose 43% in 2025. flag SK Telecom’s $100 million investment in AI startup Anthropic has grown to over $2 billion, boosting its share price 50% and driving expectations of nearly doubled AI revenue by 2026. flag These gains reflect a broader shift among Korean firms toward diversified investments in U.S. tech startups to manage risk in fast-changing sectors like AI and space.

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