South Korea's Kospi hit record high as region trades mixed at the start of 2026

Some Asian markets are still closed for the holidays, including Japan and mainland China.

# South Korea's Kospi hit record high as region trades mixed at the start of 2026 Some Asian markets are still closed for the holidays, including Japan and mainland China. **Read the full article:** [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/02/asia-pacific-markets-asx-200-hang-seng-index.html) *This article was originally published by CNBC. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*