Expectations for Governance Reform and Liquidity: Will the Korean Stock Market Rally Continue This Year?

Last year, the Korean stock market recorded the highest returns among global markets, drawing investors' attention to whether this upward trend will continue in 2026. Analysts suggest that if the planned governance reforms are implemented as intended amid a globally accommodative financial environment, the Korean stock market could be re-evaluated under a new valuation framework. In particular, if the structural factors that have historically led to undervaluation are alleviated, there is still significant potential for long-term growth.

Market participants believe that the structural growth of key manufacturing sectors, including the memory industry, along with the competitiveness of real industries such as defense, shipbuilding, electricity, and equipment, can support the stock market. However, they also note that external drivers, such as a recovery in global liquidity and risk appetite across asset markets, are necessary for further advances. There is also hope that if governance improvements lead to real action and trust, the previously limited inflow of global capital could gradually increase.

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