Korean Stock Market Eyes MSCI Developed Status as Access Improves

South Korea’s stock market is drawing attention ahead of MSCI’s annual market classification review due next month, as its recent rise has been unusually fast. The key question is whether Korea can be added to the watchlist for potential inclusion in the MSCI Developed Markets Index. The original report said Korea’s market scale is already viewed as comparable to that of developed markets, while efforts to improve market accessibility are raising expectations for MSCI developed-market status. The review may influence discussions on Korea’s global market standing and access for foreign investors. Source: mk.co.kr