KOSPI 4,000 & 100K Samsung: Korea Market’s New Turning Point
📌 KOSPI 4,000 & “100K Samsung” — A New Inflection Point for Korea’s Equity Market (Part 1) --- Introduction — Rewriting History in Korea’s Stock Market On October 27, 2025, Korea’s equity market hit two historic milestones at once: the KOSPI broke above 4,000 for the first time, and Samsung Electronics crossed ₩100,000 per share (“100K Samsung”). This is not merely about numbers on a screen. It’s a strong signal that Korea’s economic and corporate competitiveness is being re-rated by global markets. For investors, it suggests that Korea is ready to reclaim a visible spot on the global investing stage. The KOSPI has attempted to break previous highs multiple times, often stalling on external shocks and domestic demand constraints. This time, however, the 4,000 breakout is not a simple technical rebound. It reflects the convergence of three forces: (1) industrial competitiveness recovering, (2) renewed foreign inflows, and (3) supportive global policy dynamics. 👉 So how...