South Korea overtook Germany in stock market value, powered by tech giants riding the global boom in artificial intelligence and robotics.
The Asian nation’s stock market climbed to a valuation of $3.25 trillion, after adding roughly $1.7 trillion since the start of 2025, according to Bloomberg-compiled data as of Wednesday. That surpassed Germany’s $3.22 trillion, making Korea the world’s 10th‑largest stock market, just behind Taiwan.
The reshuffling in rankings highlights the swift rise of Korean stocks, driven by shareholder‑friendly reforms and the nation’s pivotal role in the global AI supply chain. The equity benchmark Kospi has jumped 23% in 2026, while Germany’s Dax Index has climbed just 1.7%, weighed down by geopolitical uncertainties and a lack of clarity over stimulus deployment.
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