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Lova-bull run: surging stock market breaks 6,000 for 1st time
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- 2026.02.27
Dealers on Feb. 25 celebrate the main stock market KOSPI's historic crossing of 6,000 in front of the electronic billboard at the dealing room of Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul's Jung-gu District. (Yonhap News)
By Kim Hyelin
The main stock index KOSPI on Feb. 25 broke 6,000 for the first time in history.
The index rose a record-high 1,000 points in just over a month since surpassing 5,000 during trading on Jan. 22.
The Korea Exchange said KOSPI opened at 6,022.7, up 0.89% (53.06) from the previous day. This marked its fifth straight day of growth and the 30th consecutive day of gains this year.
Samsung Electronics jumped 1% to close at KRW 202,000 and SK Hynix 0.3% to KRW 1,008,000. Hyundai Motor (4.77%) and Kia (10.92%) were among other risers while decliners included Hanwha Aerospace (2.18%) and LG Energy Solution (0.73%).
The secondary market KOSDAQ opened at 1,174.27 but fell to 1,162 during trading.
The KRW-USD rate opened at KRW 1,441.6, down nine-tenths of a point.
kimhyelin211@korea.kr