South Korea: A Shift from Crypto to Stocks Fuels Bull Market

South Korea’s investment landscape is undergoing a major transformation. Cryptocurrency trading volumes have drastically declined, plummeting by up to 80% in the past year. This has resulted in a surge of interest in the country’s stock market. The KOSPI index, which saw over 70% gains in 2025, is experiencing one of its strongest rallies ever, largely fueled by semiconductor giants like Samsung Electronics and SK hynix. Millions of South Korean investors are now focusing on stocks, testing their risk appetites with semiconductors.