Kospi is soaring: over 3,700 points on October 16, 2025!
On October 16, 2025, South Korea's Kospi exceeds 3,700 points, supported by technology and automotive stocks.

Kospi is soaring: over 3,700 points on October 16, 2025!
Today, October 16, 2025, the Kospi, the most important index of the South Korean Stock Exchange in Seoul, exceeded an impressive mark. It is showing strong this morning with a rise to over 3,700 points and was set at 3,675.82 points at the open, an increase of 18.54 points or 0.51% compared to the previous session. Within a short time, at 9:11 a.m., the Kospi cracked the 3,700 point mark and by 9:40 a.m. it had already reached 3,707.75 points, which corresponds to a markup of 50.47 points or 1.38%.
YNAreports that the technology and automotive sectors in particular contributed to the positive development. Samsung Electronics shares rose 1.53% to 96,450 won, while SK Hynix rose 2.37% to 432,500 won. Of particular note, Hyundai Motor shares jumped an impressive 8.5%, while Kia Corp. shares rose 7.13%.
Market developments and trends
A look at the market on October 15, 2025 shows that the Kospi closed at 3,657.28 points, with a change of +2.68%. These positive developments over the last five days add up to an increase of 3.04%, while the index has gained a whopping 52.42% year-to-date. Zoneboursehighlights that despite rising prices, tensions in international trade also need to be taken into account, which could influence market developments.
The South Korean currency was stable at 1,421.3 won to the dollar, indicating that the currency has gained some value, also boosting confidence in the markets. This could be a positive sign for investors while they need to be mindful of the volatile conditions. The experts advise having a good knack for investing and being aware of the risks.
Financial risk warnings
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