Korea Exchange Chief Expects KOSPI to Hit 4,000 Under Lee Jae-myung Administration
Korea Exchange Chief Expects KOSPI to Hit 4,000 Under Lee Jae-myung Administration
On the afternoon of October 27, 2025, the Korea Exchange (KRX) held a commemorative ceremony at its Seoul office in Yeouido-dong to celebrate the KOSPI surpassing 4,000 points, declaring a new chapter for the South Korean stock market. The ceremony celebrated the KOSPI reaching the 4,000-point mark for the first time ever and served as a commitment to continued growth and development. The event was attended by KRX executives and employees, financial investment industry representatives, and journalists, all celebrating the dawn of the KOSPI 4,000 era together.
In his commemorative address at the ceremony, Korea Exchange Chairman Jung Eun-bo emphasized that breaking the 4,000-point barrier was a "great starting point towards a new era," and expressed his gratitude to investors and stakeholders for their hard work in driving the remarkable growth of the South Korean capital market. Chairman Jung specifically credited the Lee Jae-myung administration's economic policies and companies' innovation efforts as positively impacting the KOSPI's rise. He stated that the KRX would continue to do its utmost to ensure the stable operation of the market and protect investors. He further added that the KOSPI surpassing 4,000 points was proof of the strong fundamentals of the South Korean economy and that every effort would be made to move towards the KOSPI 5,000 era. Chairman Jung's address, which predicted a bright future for the South Korean capital market, was met with enthusiastic applause.
Financial Services Commission (FSC) Chairman Lee Ok-won delivered a video message congratulating the KOSPI on reaching 4,000 points, predicting that it would be an opportunity for the South Korean capital market to take another leap forward. Chairman Lee pledged that the FSC would continue to provide policy support for the healthy development of the capital market and the protection of investors. He emphasized that the opening of the KOSPI 4,000 era demonstrates the growth potential of the South Korean economy, and that the FSC would actively support companies' innovation and investment to continue the KOSPI's upward trend. He also stated that the FSC would do its best to maintain the stability of the financial market and eradicate unfair trading practices to create an environment where investors can invest with confidence. Chairman Lee's message was seen as demonstrating the government's commitment to the development and stability of the South Korean financial market.
Meanwhile, on October 27, 2025, the KOSPI closed at 4042.83, up 2.57% from the previous trading day (October 24), officially opening the 4,000-point era. This is attributed to improved investor sentiment and increased expectations for improved corporate earnings. In particular, stocks in major sectors such as information and communication, finance, and automobiles showed strong gains, driving the KOSPI's rise. Experts predict that the KOSPI may enter a period of short-term adjustment, but will continue its upward trend in the long term. However, they point out that caution is needed regarding external variables such as the global economic situation and interest rate hikes. The KOSPI's breakthrough of 4,000 points is seen as a positive signal for the South Korean economy, and is expected to revitalize investor sentiment and encourage companies to expand investment.
