AI, Defense and Chip Stocks Fuel Korea’s Record-Breaking Year

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South Korea’s stock market renaissance in 2026 was one for the history books. From world-beating gains in arms exporters to the eye-popping surge in AI and K-beauty shares, investors were rewarded in a market that reached new highs.

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Source: Bloomberg