Lee Yeon-woo is a financial journalist at The Korea Times. Her wide range of reporting includes policies, macroeconomics, stock market, companies and even crypto. She is passionate about connecting the dots in Korean finance and making it easier for foreign nationals to understand. Based on her previous experience as a national reporter, she also has a keen interest in social issues within the sector, including gender equality and ESG. Your tips and insights are always appreciated. You can send them to yanu@koreatimes.co.kr.
KOSPI surpasses 2,800 for first time in 10 months
Electronic signboards at Hana Bank in Seoul show the benchmark KOSPI closed at 2,812.05, Thursday, up 1.49 percent from the previous trading day. The secondary Kosdaq also rose 0.8 percent to close at 756.23. The rally, fueled by both foreign and institutional investors, extended from Wednesday amid expectations of the launch of the new administration. Yonhap
By Lee Yeon-woo