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May 31, 2026

KOSPI hits a record high, yet KOSPI200 volatility index also rises

31KOSPI has repeatedly set record highs, while the KOSPI200 Volatility Index (VKOSPI) has also risen. The volatility index, which typically moves inversely to the stock index, was observed to rise even amid a bull market.


KOSPI hits a record high, yet KOSPI200 volatility index also rises

31KOSPI repeatedly set record highs. On the same day, the KOSPI200 Volatility Index (VKOSPI) also rose. The simultaneous rise in the KOSPI index and VKOSPI was confirmed at the same time.

VKOSPI is known as Korea's fear gauge. The index indicates the level of market volatility. A rise in the index is interpreted to mean that volatility is increasing.

Volatility indices typically move inversely to stock indices. This time, however, VKOSPI also rose while the KOSPI was showing strength. The article noted the observed simultaneous rise in the two indicators.

The phenomenon observed that day was a case in which movements in the VKOSPI and the KOSPI were confirmed simultaneously in the market. The date was5month31day. The report covered movements in market indicators on the same day.

This period saw two indicator changes occur simultaneously: the KOSPI setting a new all-time high and the VKOSPI rising. The simultaneous changes in the two indicators were recorded as market indicator events for that day. Additional figures or analysis of the causes are beyond the scope of the article.

For detailed figures or additional explanations needed for investment decisions, please refer to separate disclosures and indicator release materials. The article5month31summarized the observed indicator changes on the day as facts.

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