South Korea’s KOSPI index has surged 80% this year, easily outperforming the Nasdaq thanks to an AI memory chip boom and key market reforms. But a recent sell-off has raised questions about whether the historic rally is losing steam or just experiencing a temporary pullback. Peter Kim of KB Financial Group gives an inside look at the themes driving Korean stock performance and the opportunities—and risks—ahead.
South Korea’s KOSPI index has surged 80% this year, easily outperforming the Nasdaq thanks to an AI memory chip boom and key market reforms. But a recent sell-off has raised questions about whether the historic rally is losing steam or just experiencing a temporary pullback. Peter Kim of KB Financial Group gives an inside look at the themes driving Korean stock performance and the opportunities—and risks—ahead.