The Asian nation’s stock market climbed to a valuation of $3.25 trillion, after adding roughly$1.7 trillion since the start of 2025, according to Bloomberg-compiled data as of Wednesday. That surpassed Germany’s $3.22 trillion, making Korea the world’s 10th‑largest stock market, just behind Taiwan.The reshuffling in rankings highlights the swift rise of Korean stocks, driven by shareholder‑friendly reforms and the nation’s pivotal role in the “Korea is no longer just a proxy for global trade; it is the on ...