"Ascent"

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22 January 2026

The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) and currency exchange rates display on a digital board at the Hana Bank headquarters dealing room in Seoul, South Korea, on January 22, 2026. The KOSPI makes financial history by breaching the psychological 5,000-point threshold for the first time since the index's inception 46 years ago, hitting an intraday high of 5,019.54. The index pares some gains to close at 4,952.53, up 42.60 points, or 0.87 percent, from the previous session, while the tech-heavy KOSDAQ index gains 19.06 points, or 2.0 percent, to finish at 970.35. Analysts attribute the rally to optimism over global trade and the Lee Jae Myung administration's capital market support policies, marking a rapid ascent from the 4,000-point mark reached just three months prior.

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22 January 2026

The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) and currency exchange rates display on a digital board at the Hana Bank headquarters dealing room in Seoul, South Korea, on January 22, 2026. The KOSPI makes financial history by breaching the psychological 5,000-point threshold for the first time since the index's inception 46 years ago, hitting an intraday high of 5,019.54. The index pares some gains to close at 4,952.53, up 42.60 points, or 0.87 percent, from the previous session, while the tech-heavy KOSDAQ index gains 19.06 points, or 2.0 percent, to finish at 970.35. Analysts attribute the rally to optimism over global trade and the Lee Jae Myung administration's capital market support policies, marking a rapid ascent from the 4,000-point mark reached just three months prior.

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22 January 2026

The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) and currency exchange rates display on a digital board at the Hana Bank headquarters dealing room in Seoul, South Korea, on January 22, 2026. The KOSPI makes financial history by breaching the psychological 5,000-point threshold for the first time since the index's inception 46 years ago, hitting an intraday high of 5,019.54. The index pares some gains to close at 4,952.53, up 42.60 points, or 0.87 percent, from the previous session, while the tech-heavy KOSDAQ index gains 19.06 points, or 2.0 percent, to finish at 970.35. Analysts attribute the rally to optimism over global trade and the Lee Jae Myung administration's capital market support policies, marking a rapid ascent from the 4,000-point mark reached just three months prior.

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22 January 2026

The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) and currency exchange rates display on a digital board at the Hana Bank headquarters dealing room in Seoul, South Korea, on January 22, 2026. The KOSPI makes financial history by breaching the psychological 5,000-point threshold for the first time since the index's inception 46 years ago, hitting an intraday high of 5,019.54. The index pares some gains to close at 4,952.53, up 42.60 points, or 0.87 percent, from the previous session, while the tech-heavy KOSDAQ index gains 19.06 points, or 2.0 percent, to finish at 970.35. Analysts attribute the rally to optimism over global trade and the Lee Jae Myung administration's capital market support policies, marking a rapid ascent from the 4,000-point mark reached just three months prior.

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22 January 2026

The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) and currency exchange rates display on a digital board at the Hana Bank headquarters dealing room in Seoul, South Korea, on January 22, 2026. The KOSPI makes financial history by breaching the psychological 5,000-point threshold for the first time since the index's inception 46 years ago, hitting an intraday high of 5,019.54. The index pares some gains to close at 4,952.53, up 42.60 points, or 0.87 percent, from the previous session, while the tech-heavy KOSDAQ index gains 19.06 points, or 2.0 percent, to finish at 970.35. Analysts attribute the rally to optimism over global trade and the Lee Jae Myung administration's capital market support policies, marking a rapid ascent from the 4,000-point mark reached just three months prior.

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22 January 2026

The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) and currency exchange rates display on a digital board at the Hana Bank headquarters dealing room in Seoul, South Korea, on January 22, 2026. The KOSPI makes financial history by breaching the psychological 5,000-point threshold for the first time since the index's inception 46 years ago, hitting an intraday high of 5,019.54. The index pares some gains to close at 4,952.53, up 42.60 points, or 0.87 percent, from the previous session, while the tech-heavy KOSDAQ index gains 19.06 points, or 2.0 percent, to finish at 970.35. Analysts attribute the rally to optimism over global trade and the Lee Jae Myung administration's capital market support policies, marking a rapid ascent from the 4,000-point mark reached just three months prior.

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22 January 2026

The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) and currency exchange rates display on a digital board at the Hana Bank headquarters dealing room in Seoul, South Korea, on January 22, 2026. The KOSPI makes financial history by breaching the psychological 5,000-point threshold for the first time since the index's inception 46 years ago, hitting an intraday high of 5,019.54. The index pares some gains to close at 4,952.53, up 42.60 points, or 0.87 percent, from the previous session, while the tech-heavy KOSDAQ index gains 19.06 points, or 2.0 percent, to finish at 970.35. Analysts attribute the rally to optimism over global trade and the Lee Jae Myung administration's capital market support policies, marking a rapid ascent from the 4,000-point mark reached just three months prior.

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22 January 2026

The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) and currency exchange rates display on a digital board at the Hana Bank headquarters dealing room in Seoul, South Korea, on January 22, 2026. The KOSPI makes financial history by breaching the psychological 5,000-point threshold for the first time since the index's inception 46 years ago, hitting an intraday high of 5,019.54. The index pares some gains to close at 4,952.53, up 42.60 points, or 0.87 percent, from the previous session, while the tech-heavy KOSDAQ index gains 19.06 points, or 2.0 percent, to finish at 970.35. Analysts attribute the rally to optimism over global trade and the Lee Jae Myung administration's capital market support policies, marking a rapid ascent from the 4,000-point mark reached just three months prior.

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#13219445

20 January 2026

The Diavolezza cable car ascends over snow-covered slopes toward the mountain station near Pontresina, Grisons, Switzerland, on January 11, 2026. The lift provides access to the Bernina massif and the Pers and Morteratsch glaciers for winter sports.

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20 January 2026

The Diavolezza cable car ascends over snow-covered slopes toward the mountain station near Pontresina, Grisons, Switzerland, on January 11, 2026. The lift provides access to the Bernina massif and the Pers and Morteratsch glaciers for winter sports.

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#13219413

20 January 2026

On January 20, 2026, in Incheon, South Korea, a flock of seagulls eagerly swoops down to snatch food thrown by visitors near Bomunsa Temple on Ganghwa Island, South Korea. Bomunsa Temple, located on Seokmodo Island in South Korea, traces its origins back to the year 635 during the reign of Queen Seondeok of the Silla Dynasty. According to historical accounts, the monk Hyejeong, while practicing asceticism on Mount Geumgang, witnesses a divine manifestation of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva. Moved by the vision, he journeys to Ganghwa Island and establishes the temple. Legend holds that the temple's history begins when a sacred stone is retrieved from the sea and enshrined as a representation of the Buddha. This act of reverence marks the beginning of Bomunsa's spiritual legacy, which continues to draw pilgrims and visitors to this day.

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20 January 2026

On January 20, 2026, in Incheon, South Korea, a flock of seagulls eagerly swoops down to snatch food thrown by visitors near Bomunsa Temple on Ganghwa Island, South Korea. Bomunsa Temple, located on Seokmodo Island in South Korea, traces its origins back to the year 635 during the reign of Queen Seondeok of the Silla Dynasty. According to historical accounts, the monk Hyejeong, while practicing asceticism on Mount Geumgang, witnesses a divine manifestation of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva. Moved by the vision, he journeys to Ganghwa Island and establishes the temple. Legend holds that the temple's history begins when a sacred stone is retrieved from the sea and enshrined as a representation of the Buddha. This act of reverence marks the beginning of Bomunsa's spiritual legacy, which continues to draw pilgrims and visitors to this day.

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#13219418

20 January 2026

On January 20, 2026, in Incheon, South Korea, a view of the Rock-carved Seated Bodhisattva at Bomunsa Temple on Ganghwa Island, South Korea, is observed. Dancheong, ornate designs painted in striking reds, blues, greens, and golds, not only enhance the aesthetic beauty of the sacred space but also symbolize protection and spiritual harmony. The craftsmanship reflects centuries of cultural heritage, offering visitors a glimpse into Korea's enduring artistic and religious traditions. Bomunsa Temple, located on Seokmodo Island in South Korea, traces its origins back to the year 635 during the reign of Queen Seondeok of the Silla Dynasty. According to historical accounts, the temple is founded by the monk Hyejeong, who, while practicing asceticism on Mount Geumgang, is said to witness a divine manifestation of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva. Moved by the vision, he journeys to Ganghwa Island and establishes the temple. Legend holds that the temple's history begins when a sacred stone is retrieved from the sea and enshrined as a representation of the Buddha. This act of reverence marks the beginning of Bomunsa's spiritual legacy, which continues to draw pilgrims and visitors to this day.

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#13205584

17 January 2026

A view of the illuminated Hazratbal shrine during Miraj-Ul-Alam (ascension to heaven) celebrations in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on January 17, 2026.

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17 January 2026

Kashmiri Muslim devotees pray as a priest displays a relic, believed to be a hair from the Prophet Mohammad's beard, during Miraj-Ul-Alam (ascension to heaven) celebrations at Hazratbal shrine in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on January 17, 2026.

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17 January 2026

Kashmiri Muslim devotees pray as a priest displays a relic, believed to be a hair from the Prophet Mohammad's beard, during Miraj-Ul-Alam (ascension to heaven) celebrations at Hazratbal shrine in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on January 17, 2026.

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