South Korea’s new tax proposals derail one of the world’s best performing stock markets of 2025.
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Aug 01 2025
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Source: MarketWatch
Stock Market Performance: South Korea's stock market has experienced a significant 30% rally in 2025, making it one of the top performers globally despite previous political and tariff-related challenges.
Investor Interest: American investors have shown strong interest in South Korean exchange-traded funds, with the U.S.-listed ADR EWY also reflecting a 30% increase.
Analyst Views on EWY
Wall Street analysts forecast EWY stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for EWY is USD with a low forecast of USD and a high forecast of USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
