Foreign Investors Hit Record 38.3% of Kospi Market Cap
Overseas investors now hold a record 38.3% of the Kospi's market cap, up 7 points since June 2025. Their total holdings of South Korean equities have tripled from 2024 to a record $1.39 trillion.
Foreign investors have deepened their presence in the South Korean stock market, now accounting for 38.3% of the Kospi's total market capitalization — a record high. This share has risen by 7 percentage points since June 2025.
Total foreign holdings of South Korean equities have surged to a record $1.39 trillion, tripling from the 2024 level. The inflows have been concentrated in large-cap stocks, notably semiconductor firms such as Samsung and SK Hynix, as well as sectors including secondary batteries, power equipment, and defense.
The sustained buying from overseas is reshaping the composition and liquidity of the Kospi, reflecting strong international demand for Korean equities.
Source: The Kobeissi Letter