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Morgan Stanley has raised its June 2026 target for South Korea’s KOSPI index to 3,250 points, up from 2,950, citing accelerating capital market reforms and increasing institutional investor participation. The upgrade reflects confidence in South Korea’s equity market resilience, especially as the KOSPI remains firmly above the 3,000 mark despite ongoing global economic uncertainty.
Analysts attribute the bullish outlook to stronger-than-expected progress in corporate governance reforms, including key amendments to the Commercial Code and discussions around tax incentives. These developments are drawing growing interest from both foreign and domestic institutional investors, who have now overtaken retail investors as the primary market drivers.
The KOSPI has climbed 40% year-to-date, outperforming major Asian benchmarks, with financial stocks and holding companies leading the rally. Morgan Stanley believes the current reform wave is deepening, fueling long-term investor confidence and pushing up valuations, especially among undervalued companies.
While the outlook remains optimistic, analysts cautioned about potential downside risks, including rising U.S.-South Korea trade tensions and possible tariffs on key sectors. As such, Morgan Stanley outlined a bull-case scenario of 3,500 points and a bear-case floor of 2,500, depending on global macroeconomic shifts.
Investment recommendations include overweight positions in financials, high-dividend stocks, and holding firms poised for mergers and acquisitions. POSCO Holdings (KS:005490), listed on the NYSE as PKX, was added to the firm’s focus list due to ongoing restructuring efforts that could unlock shareholder value.
Analysts concluded that “value has more to go,” signaling further upside potential in dividend-friendly and reform-aligned equities. Investors are encouraged to stay engaged with South Korea’s evolving market landscape, driven by structural reforms and institutional capital inflows.
