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Big investors think it might be time to buy in South Korea

Financial institutions are re-evaluating South Korean equities as major investors pivot toward the KOSPI following a period of market volatility.

By · Published August 3, 2026 at 09:26 UTC · Updated August 3, 2026 at 09:26 UTC

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What happened

Reuters notes that big investors are signaling a potential entry point into South Korean assets. This sentiment aligns with current observations from Chosun.com regarding the KOSPI’s upward movement. Morgan Stanley has projected a 36% upside for Korean stocks, characterizing the recent market activity as a washout.

Citi has also issued a positive outlook, suggesting the market is trending toward a 10,000-point era. These institutional projections provide a forward-looking perspective on the market's trajectory despite recent volatility noted in semiconductor-related tickers such as MU, SNDK, and SKHY. Discrepancies exist regarding the immediate stability of the index.

While some analysts emphasize the rebound and the subsiding of liquidation pressures, Yahoo Finance reports that Korean stocks have experienced further dips. Coverage does not yet specify how these conflicting short-term price movements will resolve or how long the current reversal by foreign investors will persist.

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Questions people are asking

What is the projected upside for the KOSPI?

Morgan Stanley has identified a 36% upside for Korean stocks.

What major shift has been observed in market behavior?

Foreign investors have begun reversing course, moving away from a wave of AI-driven leverage liquidations.

Are all market reports in agreement regarding current performance?

No. While some reports highlight a surge in the KOSPI, others indicate that Korean stocks have continued to experience dips.

Topics

KOSPI South Korea Morgan Stanley Citi Stocks

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