South Korea’s stock market growth attracts new investors

Kim Ha-young, a Seoul office worker, recently began investing in stocks for the first time, purchasing shares in SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics, which have both seen significant gains. Her experience reflects a broader trend in South Korea, where stock ownership has surged from 6 million in 2019 to over 14.5 million by the end of 2025, driven by a nearly doubling of the Kospi index. President Lee Jae-myung aims to reform the stock market to improve shareholder returns and encourage investment, moving away from a traditional focus on real estate.

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