South Korea's main stock market index, the KOSPI, fell to 3143 points on September 1, 2025, losing 1.35% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 0.15%, though it remains 17.23% higher than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from South Korea. South Korea Stock Market - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on September of 2025.

Key information about South Korea KOSPI

• South Korea KOSPI closed at 2,532.8 points in Feb 2025, compared with 2,517.4 points at the previous month end
• South Korea Equity Market Index: Month End: KOSPI data is updated monthly, available from Jan 1976 to Feb 2025, with an average number of 864.5 points
• The data reached an all-time high of 3,296.7 points in Jun 2021 and a record low of 93.7 points in Jan 1976

Further information about South Korea KOSPI

• In the latest reports, KOSPI recorded a daily P/E ratio of 13.5 in Mar 2025

Stock market index in South Korea, June, 2025 The most recent value is 145.72 points as of June 2025, an increase compared to the previous value of 129.86 points. Historically, the average for South Korea from January 1981 to June 2025 is 62.06 points. The minimum of 5.13 points was recorded in January 1981, while the maximum of 162.05 points was reached in June 2021. | TheGlobalEconomy.com

Key information about South Korea Market Capitalization

• South Korea Market Capitalization accounted for 1,680.766 USD bn in Feb 2025, compared with a percentage of 1,667.464 USD bn in the previous month
• South Korea Market Capitalization is updated monthly, available from Jan 1997 to Feb 2025
• The data reached an all-time high of 2,422.490 USD bn in Jun 2021 and a record low of 46.052 USD bn in Dec 1997

CEIC calculates monthly Market Capitalization as the sum of Market Capitalization of KOSPI and Market Capitalization of KOSDAQ and converts it into USD. Korea Exchange provides Market Capitalization in local currency. The Federal Reserve Board period end market exchange rate is used for currency conversions.

Key information about South Korea Market Capitalization: % of GDP

• South Korea Market Capitalization accounted for 90.4 % of its Nominal GDP in Dec 2024, compared with a percentage of 106.5 % in the previous year
• South Korea Market Capitalization: % Nominal GDP is updated yearly, available from Dec 1997 to Dec 2024
• The data reached an all-time high of 119.3 % in Dec 2021 and a record low of 14.4 % in Dec 1997

CEIC calculates Market Capitalization as % of Nominal GDP from monthly Market Capitalization and annual Nominal GDP. Market Capitalization is calculated as the sum of Market Capitalization of KOSPI and Market Capitalization of KOSDAQ. Korea Exchange provides Market Capitalization in local currency. The Bank of Korea provides Nominal GDP in local currency.


Further information about South Korea Market Capitalization: % of GDP

• In the latest reports, KOSPI recorded a daily P/E ratio of 13.5 in Mar 2025
• KOSPI closed at 2,532.8 points in Feb 2025

Stock market return (%, year-on-year) in South Korea was reported at 4.7313 % in 2021, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. South Korea - Stock market return (%, year-on-year) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on August of 2025.

As of March 14, 2025, the market capitalization of all companies listed on the Korea Exchange (KRX) in South Korea was about ***** trillion South Korean won. This was an increase from the previous year's figure of around ***** trillion won.

Graph and download economic data for Financial Market: Share Prices for Korea (SPASTT01KRM661N) from Jan 1981 to Jun 2025 about Korea and stock market.

Korean Companies’ Stock Market Data provides important information to analyze and predict trends in stock trading. This data includes trading volume, price fluctuations, and stock indices. Collected from stock exchanges and financial data sources, it helps investors predict stock market movements and develop investment strategies, which are crucial for assessing the value of publicly traded Korean companies.

As of November 2024, Samsung Electronics' (common stock) market capitalization amounted to around *** trillion South Korean won, making it the largest listed company in South Korea. This was trailed by SK hynix and LG Energy Solution at *** trillion and **** trillion won respectively.

South Korea KOSDAQ: Market Capitalization data was reported at 344,695.152 KRW bn in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 377,926.446 KRW bn for Feb 2025. South Korea KOSDAQ: Market Capitalization data is updated monthly, averaging 101,988.794 KRW bn from Jan 1997 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 339 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 453,032.139 KRW bn in Jul 2023 and a record low of 4,511.891 KRW bn in Sep 1998. South Korea KOSDAQ: Market Capitalization data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Korea Exchange. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.Z017: Korea Exchange: KOSDAQ Market: Market Capitalization and Number of Companies.

South Korea: Stock market capitalization as percent of GDP: The latest value from 2023 is 114.9 percent, an increase from 98.24 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 74.85 percent, based on data from 71 countries. Historically, the average for South Korea from 1979 to 2023 is 54.78 percent. The minimum value, 5 percent, was reached in 1983 while the maximum of 132.35 percent was recorded in 2020.

In December 2024, the trading volume on the Korea Exchange (KRX) stock market reached approximately **** billion shares. During this period, the highest trading volume was recorded in April 2021.

The South Korea Trade Finance Market is segmented by Service Provider (Banks, Trade Finance Companies, Insurance Companies, and Others) and By Application (Domestic and International). The report offers market size and forecasts for the South Korea Trade Finance Market in value (USD Million) for all the above segments.

Korea Market Cap: KOSPI: Services data was reported at 118,771.852 KRW bn in Jun 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 116,735.428 KRW bn for May 2018. Korea Market Cap: KOSPI: Services data is updated monthly, averaging 61,836.336 KRW bn from Jan 2000 (Median) to Jun 2018, with 222 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 222,751.507 KRW bn in May 2017 and a record low of 1,173.145 KRW bn in Dec 2000. Korea Market Cap: KOSPI: Services data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Korea Exchange. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Korea – Table KR.Z005: Korea Exchange: KOSPI Market: Market Capitalization.

The South Korean E-Commerce Market Report is Segmented by Business Model (B2C, B2B), Device Type (Smartphone/Mobile, Desktop & Laptop, Other Device Types), Payment Method (Credit/Debit Cards, Digital Wallets, BNPL, Other Payment Methods), B2C Product Category (Beauty & Personal Care, Consumer Electronics, Fashion & Apparel and More). The Market Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Value (USD).

The DNA polymerase market in South Korea is experiencing substantial growth, fueled by the country's adoption towards advanced biotechnology technique, increasing investment in genomic research and growing demand for molecular diagnostic applications. By 2025, the market is projected to surpass USD 5.65 million, expanding at a CAGR of 5.4% from 2025 to 2035.

Attributes	Description
Projected Market Value (2025)	USD 5.65 million
estimated Market Value (2025)	USD 9.6 million
Value-based CAGR (2025 to 2035)	5.4%

As of December 2023, the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) and the Korean Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (KOSDAQ) index stood at ******* and ******, respectively. After fears of the coronavirus (COVID-19) caused the KOSPI to fall below ***** points for the first time in ten years, the Korean government announced a plan to help financial markets recover. The coronavirus adversely affected the South Korean economy, which, however, quickly recovered as early as 2021.

The South Korea Location-Based Services Market report segments the industry into By Component (Hardware, Software, Services), By Location (Indoor, Outdoor), By Application (Mapping and Navigation, Business Intelligence and Analytics, and more), and By End-User (Transportation and Logistics, IT and Telecom, Healthcare, Government, and more).

South Korea private equity market size reached USD 14,998.9 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 34,769.2 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 9.8% during 2025-2033. The growing focus of companies to secure long-term capital that is not easily accessible through conventional financing channels is primarily driving the market growth across the country.