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Samsung Electronics held 214.8 trillion won in cash and short-term investments at the end of September 2026, the first South Korean company past 200 trillion won. Net of borrowings it still had 197.6 trillion won, up 30 trillion won in three months, and total assets reached 791.8 trillion won.

Updated 3 days ago

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As of September 2026: Managing unprecedented volatility with circuit breakers

South Korea's stock market was the world's best performer in early 2026, with the KOSPI peaking at 6,347 in late February. When Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz, the passage for roughly two-thirds of the country's crude oil imports, the index crashed 19% in two days, the worst two-day drop in its history.

Updated Sep 12

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As of May 2026: Operating the world's best-performing major equity market

South Korea's benchmark KOSPI stock index crossed 6,000 points for the first time on February 25, 2026. It completed its climb from 5,000 to 6,000 in just 34 trading days, the fastest thousand-point advance in the index's history.

Updated May 29