Could Korea’s social agenda cool the world’s hottest market?
The post Could Korea’s social agenda cool the world’s hottest market? appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. South Korea’s transformation over the past year has been nothing short of remarkable. The KOSPI has evolved from one of the developed world’s most overlooked equity markets into the single hottest destination for global capital. This shift reflects far more than investor sentiment: it signals a fundamental reappraisal of Korea’s role in the global economy. In 2025, the KOSPI delivered a staggering 75% annual return, making it the best-performing major stock index in the world. Rather than cooling off, the momentum accelerated into 2026. By mid May, the benchmark had already gained another 88% year-to-date, massively outperforming most global peers, as Seoul continued to attract waves of foreign capital and retail speculation. While most of the rise of the KOSPI since 2025 has been driven by artificial intelligence, there are other important social and political factors to take int