Editorial photo #13671353 Economy, Business and Finance
KOSPI Surges Past 7,000 Mark For First Time In History
An electronic screen at the Korea Exchange (KRX) in the Yeouido financial district of Seoul, South Korea, on May 6, 2026, displays the KOSPI and KOSDAQ indexes as the benchmark KOSPI closes above the 7,000 level for the first time. The KOSPI rises 447.57 points, or 6.45 percent, to finish at a record high of 7,384.56. (Photo by Chris Jung/NurPhoto)