South Korea's benchmark KOSPI index surpasses 6,000 points for the first time, crossing the threshold shortly after the opening of trading.

The development was among the significant business stories being followed from World. Contemporary coverage attributed the principal details to AFP via BSS on 25 February 2026.

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