Seoul shares ended a three-day rise due to profit-taking, with investor sentiment influenced by hopes for a second round of U.S.-Iran peace talks, leading to a decline in the won.

South Korean stocks rose for the third consecutive session Thursday, closing above the 6,200-point mark for the first time since the outbreak of the US-Iran war amid hopes for a second round of their…

South Korea has shared ship data with Iran as part of ongoing efforts to secure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. This move comes amidst diplomatic contact between Iran and India regarding the movement of ships in the critical waterway.

South Korean stocks experienced a decline of over 1.5 percent, ending a four-day winning streak, as investors reacted to ongoing uncertainties in the Middle East. The Korean won also weakened against the U.S. dollar.

Seoul shares opened higher Tuesday, led by gains in technology shares after Samsung Electronics Co. reported record earnings in the first quarter.

South Korean shares kicked off sharply higher Tuesday as easing crude prices and hopes for the possible reopening of the Strait of Hormuz lifted major US stock indexes overnight.

South Korean stocks opened higher as investors sought bargains despite global oil price volatility stemming from the ongoing Middle East crisis, with the benchmark KOSPI index rising significantly.

South Korean stocks pared earlier losses to close nearly unchanged Friday on a growing appetite for autos and defense firms amid the ongoing Middle East crisis.

Seoul shares down 1 pct late Fri. morning on Middle East woes  Yonhap News Agency

Financial markets are experiencing a 'Seoul-sapping selloff,' indicating a significant downturn in the market, particularly affecting Asian equities.

Seoul shares plunged over 12 percent Wednesday to close below the 5,100-point mark amid growing concerns over the economic fallout from the Middle East conflict. The Korean won fell sharply against the U.S. dollar. The Korea Composite Stock Price Index extended its losses, tumbling 698.37 points, or 12.06 percent, to close at 5,093.54, following a plunge of over 7.24 percent the previous session. The Korea Exchange triggered circuit breakers shortly after the KOSPI fell more than 8 percent amid

Korea Export-Import Bank has initiated a W40 trillion relief program to support Korean companies impacted by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, offering financial assistance and a dedicated response desk.

Seoul shares ended a three-day rise, starting lower due to profit-taking. This market movement occurred amid growing hopes for a second round of US-Iran peace talks.

South Korean shares closed higher, with the KOSPI index adding 17.98 points, as investors expressed hopes for a quicker resolution to the U.S. and Israel-led war against Iran, which has been impacting global financial markets.

Investors are grappling with a less clear outlook on Federal Reserve interest rates as the Iran conflict continues to impact global markets, with Seoul shares notably dipping nearly 3% due to the escalating crisis and a hawkish Fed stance.

Seoul's stock market concluded the trading day with shares closing more than 1 percent higher, defying concerns over rising oil prices.

South Korean stocks finished higher for the second straight session Wednesday as investors hunted for bargains amid the market's recent volatility caused by the US-Iran war.

(LEAD) Seoul shares plunge over 12 pct on Middle East conflict fears; won tumbles  Yonhap News Agency

Seoul is making its patented artificial intelligence system, designed to automatically detect and report sexually exploitative content online, available free of charge to institutions throughout South Korea.

Seoul shares plunge nearly 4 pct late Tues. morning over Middle East conflict woes  Yonhap News Agency

South Korean stocks soared more than 3 percent to close at a fresh record high of over 6,300 Thursday as investors were buoyed by artificial intelligence prospects following Nvidia Corp.'s better-than

Seoul shares surged more than 2 percent Tuesday, closing at a fresh record high above the 5,900-point mark, driven by strong gains in technology shares. The Korean won fell against the US dollar.

Seoul's stock market saw shares close above the 6,000 mark for the first time since the US-Iran conflict, according to Yonhap News Agency.

Seoul shares surged by nearly 3 percent, approaching the 6,000 level, attributed to an easing of tensions in the Middle East.

Seoul shares ended a four-day winning streak, experiencing a decline due to growing uncertainties in the Middle East. Geopolitical tensions are impacting investor confidence in the South Korean market.

South Korean shares opened almost 1 percent higher Friday amid hopes the US and Israel-led war against Iran, weighing heavily on global financial markets, may end sooner than expected.

South Korean stocks surged more than 5 percent, driven by a strong semiconductor rally, with the benchmark Korea Composite index strengthening. This market boost is attributed to the ongoing US chip giant Nvidia's global artificial intelligence conference, despite broader Middle East uncertainties.

Seoul shares, which initially opened sharply lower due to market volatility over Iran and surging crude oil prices, have rebounded more than 5 percent, with the won also sharply up, as Iran-related concerns eased.

Seoul shares opened sharply higher after experiencing their steepest decline ever, indicating a rebound in the stock market.

(LEAD) Seoul shares plunge over 12 pct on Middle East conflict fears; won tumbles  Yonhap News Agency

Seoul shares experienced a sharp decline late Friday morning, attributed to widespread profit-taking by investors.

South Korean stocks pulled off a strong start Thursday as US chip giant Nvidia Corp.'s better-than-expected earnings report fueled a rally in semiconductor shares here. The benchmark Korea Composite S