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KOSPI holds 6,000; where March heads amid Middle East risks

Investors are watching whether South Korea's KOSPI can extend its rally in March after breaking through 6,000 before February ended. Average daily turnover hit a record 32.234 trillion won last month, up 19 percent from January, with trading concentrated in Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix. Analysts warn of profit-taking early in the month amid Middle East tensions and uncertainty over Trump administration tariffs, but say escalation risks and market fallout may be limited.

Industry

Olive Young, Daiso and Musinsa seen posting record results last year as they accelerate expansion

Olive Young, Daiso and Musinsa, dubbed 'Ol-Da-Mu', are expected to set record results for last year, with Olive Young and Musinsa seen reaching the 5 trillion won range in annual sales or transaction volume and Daiso in the 4 trillion won range. Olive Young is expanding from beauty into wellness and opening Olive Better stores. Musinsa plans to increase offline stores and build a K-fashion cluster in Seoul. Daiso is widening its product portfolio while improving operations and logistics.

Telecommunications & Media

Mobility platforms return to profitability amid intensifying margin battle

South Korea’s three mobility platforms improved profitability last year, led by Socar’s operating profit of 23.2 billion won and TMAP Mobility’s first annual net profit of 23.3 billion won. Kakao Mobility also raised profitability by close to 20 percent. The companies cut or reshuffled non-core operations and expanded data- and AI-based revenue models. Each is now focusing on core strengths, including car sharing, data expansion and physical AI and autonomous driving.