Seoul stocks soar over 1 pct on upbeat Samsung earnings forecast | Yonhap News Agency

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OK SEOUL, April 6 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks closed higher Monday as investors awaited for Samsung Electronics' first-quarter earnings guidance this week, while they digested Washington's renewed threat on Iran. Some market watchers anticipate its operating profit to surpass the 40 trillion-won mark for the first time. "Investors' hopes over listed firms' performances are still valid," Lee Kyoung-min, a researcher at Daishin Securities, said, noting expectations for Samsung Electronics' performance have lifted the overall index. "Geopolitical concerns over the Middle East and expectations for earnings reports are mixed, leading to differentiation among sectors," Lee said. Officials work at a dealing room of Hana Bank in Seoul on April 6, 2026. (Yonhap) colin@yna.co.kr (END) Keywords #stocks #summary Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel 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 Lee voices hope for peace in Easter message Most Saved Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel (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 Military helicopter mistakenly enters DMZ during wildfire operation last month (LEAD) BTS tops Billboard albums chart for 2nd week with 'Arirang,' a first in K-pop Trump threatens to strike Iran power plants if Strait of Hormuz not reopened by Tuesday evening Seoul cites differing circumstances of ships, countries after Japan-linked vessels transit Strait of Hormuz Most Viewed More Most Viewed Photos N.

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SEOUL, April 6 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks closed higher Monday as investors awaited for Samsung Electronics' first-quarter earnings guidance this week, while they digested Washington's renewed threat on Iran. The Korean won fell against the U.S. dollar.
The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) added 73.03 points, or 1.36 percent, to 5,450.33.
Trading volume was moderate at 1.08 billion shares, with a total value of 19.8 trillion won (US$13.1 billion), with losers outnumbering gainers 512 to 353.
Foreigners sold a net 159.7 billion won, and individuals offloaded a net 1 trillion won. Institutions bought a net 837.1 billion won.
Over the weekend, U.S. President Donald Trump warned of striking Iran's bridges and power plants unless Tehran opens the crucial Strait of Hormuz, setting a deadline for Tuesday evening (U.S. time).
Investors, however, were seen maintaining optimism on technology shares, with Samsung Electronics set to release its preliminary first-quarter report on Tuesday.
Some market watchers anticipate its operating profit to surpass the 40 trillion-won mark for the first time.
"Investors' hopes over listed firms' performances are still valid," Lee Kyoung-min, a researcher at Daishin Securities, said, noting expectations for Samsung Electronics' performance have lifted the overall index.
"Geopolitical concerns over the Middle East and expectations for earnings reports are mixed, leading to differentiation among sectors," Lee said.
Top tech giant Samsung Electronics jumped 3.71 percent to 193,100 won, and SK hynix rose 1.14 percent to 886,000 won.
Poongsan, South Korea's leading producer of copper alloys, shot up 12.91 percent to 109,300 won on reports that Hanwha Aerospace is seeking to take over its ammunition business.
Carmakers closed mixed, with Hyundai Motor losing 0.42 percent to 469,000 won, and its sister Kia adding 0.93 percent to 151,600 won.
Top battery maker LG Energy Solution climbed 3.51 percent to 412,500 won, and Samsung SDI increased 3.42 percent to 453,500 won.
The local currency was quoted at 1,506.3 won against the U.S. dollar as of 3:30 p.m., down 1.1 won from the previous session.
Officials work at a dealing room of Hana Bank in Seoul on April 6, 2026. (Yonhap)
colin@yna.co.kr
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- OK SEOUL, April 6 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks closed higher Monday as investors awaited for Samsung Electronics' first-quarter earnings guidance this week, while they digested Washington's renewed threat on Iran.
- Officials work at a dealing room of Hana Bank in Seoul on April 6, 2026. (Yonhap) colin@yna.co.kr (END) Keywords #stocks #summary Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel 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 Lee voices hope for peace in Easter message Most Saved Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel (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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- Officials work at a dealing room of Hana Bank in Seoul on April 6, 2026. (Yonhap) colin@yna.co.kr (END) Keywords #stocks #summary Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel 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 Lee voices hope for peace in Easter message Most Saved Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel (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, France agree to cooperate on safe passage through Strait of Hormuz Most Viewed All Categories (LEAD) Lee expresses regret over drone flights by individuals into N.
- Korea Military helicopter mistakenly enters DMZ during wildfire operation last month (LEAD) BTS tops Billboard albums chart for 2nd week with 'Arirang,' a first in K-pop Trump threatens to strike Iran power plants if Strait of Hormuz not reopened by Tuesday evening Seoul cites differing circumstances of ships, countries after Japan-linked vessels transit Strait of Hormuz Most Viewed More Most Viewed Photos N.
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