Foreign investors are increasingly driving the South Korean market:
Investors from overseas now account for a record 38.3% of the Kospi’s market cap.
This percentage has increased +7 points since June 2025.
This comes as foreign holdings of South Korean equities are up to a record $1.39 trillion, tripling since 2024.
Foreign inflows have been concentrated in large-cap stocks, including semiconductors such as Samsung and SK Hynix, as well as secondary batteries, power equipment, and defense.
Foreign investors are reshaping the South Korean equity market.
