Editorial photo #13692930 Economy, Business and Finance
South Korea’s KOSPI Index Surges To Record High Above 7,800 Points
An electronic scoreboard at the Korea Exchange (KRX) in the Yeouido financial district of Seoul, South Korea, displays the KOSPI index closing at a record 7,822.24 on May 11, 2026. The benchmark index rises 324.24 points, or 4.32 percent, marking its first-ever finish above the 7,800 level, while the tech-heavy KOSDAQ falls 0.38 points, or 0.03 percent, to close at 1,207.34. (Photo by Chris Jung/NurPhoto)
