AI Boom Fuels South Korea's $2.2 Trillion Market Rally, Surpassing France

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South Korea's $2.2 Trillion Rally Propels it Past France in Stock Market Value

South Korea's $2.2 Trillion Rally Propels it Past France in Stock Market Value

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Moneycontrol•25-02-2026, 13:02

South Korea's $2.2 Trillion Rally Propels it Past France in Stock Market Value

•South Korea's stock market value surged to $3.76 trillion, surpassing France's $3.69 trillion.
•The rally, adding $2.23 trillion since early 2025, makes Korea the world's ninth-largest stock market.
•Gains are driven by the global AI boom, with investors funneling capital into memory chips and robotics.
•Shareholder-friendly reforms and Korea's role in the AI supply chain contributed to the market's outperformance.
•The Kospi index jumped 44%, making it the world's best-performing stock market this year.

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