Editorial photo #13582925 Economy, Business and Finance

KOSPI Surges To Record High In Seoul

People walk past an electronic ticker and display boards showing the closing prices of the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) and the tech-heavy KOSDAQ at the Korea Exchange in the Yeouido district of Seoul, South Korea, on April 16, 2026. South Korea's benchmark KOSPI rises 134.66 points, or 2.21 percent, to close at 6,226.05, while the KOSDAQ increases 10.54 points, or 0.91 percent, to finish at 1,162.97. The market rally occurs amid increased investor optimism and a push for corporate value-up initiatives. (Photo by Chris Jung/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #13582925
Date taken: 16 April 2026
Location: —
Photographer: Chris Jung/NurPhoto
Category: Economy, Business and Finance

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