Why KOSPI 200 (KR200) rose 7.55% on August 4, 2026

KOSPI 200 (KR200) rose 7.55% on August 4, 2026 — A2Z's UAE self-driving deal boosts autonomy stocks.

The KOSPI 200 rose 7.6% as part of a broader Korea Tech rally; within that group move, autonomous-driving startup A2Z won an W11b (roughly $8.5M USD) self-driving contract from a UAE partner, signaling overseas demand…

The A2Z deal is a symbolic proof point of Korean export strength in next-gen mobility, lifting sentiment for the entire sector; peers and index-level exposure ride the thematic boost and the peer median (8.5%) confirms…

Korea Tech theme is repricing higher as AI and autonomous-driving capex flows support domestic semiconductor and software players; the A2Z win is secondary framing — the dominant driver is structural Asia tech…

If the A2Z deal is delayed, canceled, or proves immaterial to Korean tech growth, or if broader AI adoption slows, the index loses its thematic cushion.