KOSPI hits record high as Samsung and SK hynix fly

by Yoo Na-hyun Posted : February 24, 2026, 16:59Updated : February 24, 2026, 17:49
Market indicators including the KOSPI are displayed on an electronic board at the dealing room of Hana Bank in Jung District central Seoul on Feb 24 2026 AJP Yoo Na-hyun
Market indicators including the KOSPI are displayed on an electronic board at the dealing room of Hana Bank in Jung District, central Seoul, on Feb. 24. 2026. AJP Yoo Na-hyun

SEOUL, February 24 (AJP) - Seoul's benchmark KOSPI closed Tuesday, just shy of 6,000 milestone, less than a month after the break above 5,000. 

Shares of Samsung Electronics and SK hynix also hit historic heights  - 200,000 won, up 7,000 won from the previous close and 1,005,000 won, up 54,000 won respectively 

 

Market indicators including the KOSPI are displayed on an electronic board at the dealing room of Hana Bank in Jung District central Seoul on Feb 24 2026 AJP Yoo Na-hyun
Market indicators including the KOSPI are displayed on an electronic board at the dealing room of Hana Bank in Jung District, central Seoul, on Feb. 24. 2026. AJP Yoo Na-hyun
 
Market indicators including the KOSPI are displayed on an electronic board at the dealing room of Hana Bank in Jung District central Seoul on Feb 24 2026 AJP Yoo Na-hyun
Market indicators including the KOSPI are displayed on an electronic board at the dealing room of Hana Bank in Jung District, central Seoul, on Feb. 24. 2026. AJP Yoo Na-hyun
 
Market indicators including the KOSPI are displayed on an electronic board at the dealing room of Hana Bank in Jung District central Seoul on Feb 24 2026 AJP Yoo Na-hyun
Market indicators including the KOSPI are displayed on an electronic board at the dealing room of Hana Bank in Jung District, central Seoul, on Feb. 24. 2026. AJP Yoo Na-hyun