Number of stock accounts hits record high on bull run (opens original article in a new tab)

South Korea's stock trading accounts hit a record high of 108.7 million as retail investors boosted tech stocks, despite rising market volatility.

• South Korea's stock trading accounts reached 108.7 million as of June 24, 2026.
• The increase was driven by retail investors buying major tech stocks like Samsung and SK hynix.
• The KOSPI index rose past 9,000 points, but market volatility also increased.