South Korea’s stock market capitalization has risen to $3.25 trillion, surpassing that of Germany, according to market data.
The milestone reflects recent gains in South Korean equities, driven by strength in large-cap technology and export-oriented stocks, as well as improved investor sentiment toward the country’s corporate sector.
Germany’s stock market, long one of Europe’s largest, has been overtaken as global capital flows increasingly favor Asian markets, analysts said. The shift underscores South Korea’s growing weight in global equity markets amid its strong presence in semiconductors, batteries and advanced manufacturing.
Market participants said continued foreign inflows and expectations of corporate governance reforms could further support South Korean equities, though global economic uncertainty remains a key risk factor.
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