Seoul shares open higher despite Trump's renewed threats on Iran | Yonhap News Agency

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OK SEOUL, April 6 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks opened higher Monday despite renewed threats against Iran by U.S. Over the weekend, Trump warned of striking Iran's infrastructure unless Tehran opens the crucial Strait of Hormuz, setting a deadline for Tuesday evening (U.S. time). This photo, taken April 3, 2026, shows the dealing room of Hana Bank in central Seoul. (Yonhap) colin@yna.co.kr (END) Keywords #stocks #open Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' BTS to drop 'Come Over,' exclusive new track on 'Arirang' LP (URGENT) BTS earns 7th No. 1 song on the Billboard singles chart with 'Swim' (LEAD) (News Focus) With 'Arirang,' BTS proves endurance beyond long break Most Saved Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (LEAD) Trump calls on countries to 'go get your own oil' from Strait of Hormuz, or buy it from U.S. (3rd LD) Lee says S. Korea's premier inspects cement factory BTS-themed musical fountain Black Eagles in Yeouido Cherry blossom festival prev Seoul shares open higher despite Trump's renewed threats on Iran Next Seoul shares open higher despite Trump's renewed threats on Iran

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SEOUL, April 6 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks opened higher Monday despite renewed threats against Iran by U.S. President Donald Trump.
The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) rose 110.84 points, or 2.06 percent, at 5,488.14 as of 9:15 a.m.
Over the weekend, Trump warned of striking Iran's infrastructure unless Tehran opens the crucial Strait of Hormuz, setting a deadline for Tuesday evening (U.S. time).
Investors still remain cautious over the developments in the Middle East crisis while awaiting an earnings guidance from Samsung Electronics this week.
"The South Korean stock market is expected to remain volatile amid uncertainties over further escalation in U.S.-Iran tensions, as well as Samsung Electronics' earnings guidance due Tuesday," Han Ji-young, an analyst at Kiwoom Securities, said.
Top tech giant Samsung Electronics moved up 3.49 percent, and SK hynix gained 2.17 percent.
Financial firms opened higher, with KB Financial advancing 1.72 percent and Samsung Life Insurance climbing 2.94 percent.
Top carmaker Hyundai Motor rose 0.74 percent, and its sister company Kia gained 0.35 percent. Hanwha Aerospace increased 0.35 percent.
Poongsan, South Korea's leading producer of copper alloys, shot up 18.9 percent on reports that Hanwha Aerospace is seeking to take over its ammunition business.
The local currency was trading at 1,510.9 won against the greenback at 9:15 a.m., down 5.7 won from the previous session.
This photo, taken April 3, 2026, shows the dealing room of Hana Bank in central Seoul. (Yonhap)
colin@yna.co.kr
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- This photo, taken April 3, 2026, shows the dealing room of Hana Bank in central Seoul. (Yonhap) colin@yna.co.kr (END) Keywords #stocks #open Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' BTS to drop 'Come Over,' exclusive new track on 'Arirang' LP (URGENT) BTS earns 7th No. 1 song on the Billboard singles chart with 'Swim' (LEAD) (News Focus) With 'Arirang,' BTS proves endurance beyond long break Most Saved Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (LEAD) Trump calls on countries to 'go get your own oil' from Strait of Hormuz, or buy it from U.S. (3rd LD) Lee says S.

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- This photo, taken April 3, 2026, shows the dealing room of Hana Bank in central Seoul. (Yonhap) colin@yna.co.kr (END) Keywords #stocks #open Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' BTS to drop 'Come Over,' exclusive new track on 'Arirang' LP (URGENT) BTS earns 7th No. 1 song on the Billboard singles chart with 'Swim' (LEAD) (News Focus) With 'Arirang,' BTS proves endurance beyond long break Most Saved Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (LEAD) Trump calls on countries to 'go get your own oil' from Strait of Hormuz, or buy it from U.S. (3rd LD) Lee says S.

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