Korean Stocks See Biggest Weekly Inflow in 15 Months on Election

Foreign inflows into South Korean stocks this week hit the highest since March 2024, despite a shortened trading week, as Tuesday’s presidential election ushered in an end to a months-long political leadership vacuum.

Global funds have added a net $1.8 billion in the equity market to mark the second straight week of inflows, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. That comes with the benchmark Kospi index advancing 4.2% in the week’s three trading sessions for the biggest weekly gain since February 2024.