World’s Hottest Stock Market Turns Attention to MSCI Mome…

South Korea's stock market, represented by the Kospi index, is nearing a milestone for MSCI Inc.'s developed-market status following a significant rally, where the index has increased over 90% this year due to a surge in artificial intelligence stocks. Despite its strong performance, the market has experienced high volatility, triggering exchange safeguards and exhibiting swings uncommon among major global indices.

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By Youkyung Lee, Abhishek Vishnoi, and Sangmi Cha

June 14, 2026 at 12:00 AM UTC

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After one of its most volatile weeks in years, South Korea’s stock market is approaching a milestone it has long been chasing: a potential path into MSCI Inc.’s developed-market status.

The Kospi has become the world’s best-performing major equity benchmark this year, surging more than 90% as investors piled into artificial-intelligence winners. Yet the rally has also turned Korea into one of the world’s most volatile stock markets. The benchmark has repeatedly triggered exchange safeguards in recent days, while swings have surged to levels rarely seen among major global indexes.

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World’s Hottest Stock Market Turns Attention to MSCI Moment