Updated 6:25 PM KST, Thu May 14, 2026 | Mobile Web

KOSPI closes at record 7,981, nears 8,000

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South Korea’s KOSPI ended higher on May 14, supported by buying from retail investors, and closed at a record high. The benchmark index rose 137.40 points, or 1.75 percent, to finish at 7,981.41, putting it close to the 8,000 mark. It opened at 7,873.91, up 29.90 points, and climbed as high as 7,991.04 during the session. The Kosdaq also gained.

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The KOSPI rose into the 7,900 range on May 14, supported by buying from retail investors, and ended higher. It was the highest close on record.

The KOSPI finished at 7,981.41, up 137.40 points, or 1.75 percent, from the previous day, putting the 8,000 level within reach.

The index opened at 7,873.91, up 29.90 points, or 0.38 percent, from the previous session, and climbed as high as 7,991.04 during the day.

The Kosdaq index was 1,191.09, up 14.16 points, or 1.20 percent, from the previous day.

Jin-ho Lee jhlee26@d-today.co.kr