The Real Story Behind South Korea’s Stock Market Surge — Where Retail Investors Are Casually Making Fortunes
In 2026, South Korea’s stock market has gone parabolic. The KOSPI index has already surged roughly 75% year-to-date, repeatedly hitting all-time highs, breaking through 7,000 points, and delivering one of the strongest performances globally. Many Korean retail investors — often called “nationwide stock warriors” — are reaping massive gains after waiting decades for such a bull run. Why is this hap…