Editorial photo #13605906 Economy, Business and Finance
South Korean Stocks Close At Record High Amid Market Optimism
An employee smiles while looking at her mobile phone in front of a digital board showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) at the Korea Exchange (KRX) in Seoul, South Korea, on April 21, 2026. South Korea's benchmark KOSPI rises 169.38 points, or 2.72 percent, to close at a record high of 6,388.47, as investor sentiment is bolstered by strong market performance. The secondary KOSDAQ also finishes higher, gaining 4.18 points, or 0.36 percent, to end at 1,179.03. (Photo by Chris Jung/NurPhoto)
