The Cospi index has doubled in the last six months, rising 175% from the bottom it hit during the chaos of customs tariffs that accompanied the so-called 'Liberation Day' announced by US President Donald Trump last April. This rocketing rise in stock markets of emerging economies is as impressive as it is concerning. When South Korean stocks jump 50% in just the first two months of 2026, it's not just a fleeting upswing, but a phenomenon worth pausing on. The question that arises: can this momentum continue, or are we facing a bubble that is forming slowly? The following numbers from South Korea are almost staggering.
