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KOSPI peaked up nearly 50% year-to-date in late February, making South Korea a standout among strong international markets in 2026. The outsized rally highlights elevated risk-on positioning and could affect EM allocations, FX flows, and sector/market rotation decisions for portfolio managers.

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KOSPI peaked up nearly 50% year-to-date in late February, making South Korea a standout among strong international markets in 2026. The outsized rally highlights elevated risk-on positioning and could affect EM allocations, FX flows, and sector/market rotation decisions for portfolio managers.

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