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South Korean Finance Minister Predicts GDP Growth Exceeding 2% This Year

South Korea's Current Account Surplus Hits Record High in March

Korean Industry Minister to Announce US Investment Plan After June

South Korea's foreign exchange reserves in April were $427.88 billion

South Korea's April CPI Monthly Rate is 0.5%

Korean Central Bank Considers Rate Hike

South Korea's April Manufacturing PMI at 53.6

Korea Announces April Export Year-over-Year Rate

South Korea to Launch 24-Hour USD-KRW Trading by Late June

Korea's Central Bank Member Holds Uncertain Attitude on Iran War Impact on Inflation

South Korea's April Composite Business Confidence Index Recorded at 94.9

South Korea's Q1 GDP grows 1.7% y/y, beating expectations

South Korea's Consumer Confidence Index Dropped to 99.2 in April

Korean Central Bank Governor Seeks Inflation and Financial Stability

South Korea's April Export Drops 49.4% Year-over-Year

Goldman Sachs Raises Kospi Index Target to 8,000

Korean Ministry of Industry Bans Hoarding of Seven Key Petrochemical Raw Materials

South Korean Central Bank Governor Lee Chang-yang Warns of Rising Inflation Pressure from Middle East War

Korean Central Bank Governor Cites Foreign Investors Selling Korean Stocks for USD/KRW Exchange Rate Fluctuations

Bank of Korea Governor Lee Chang-yang: Korean exports exceeded expectations

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China's lead representative for China-US economic and trade affairs, Vice Premier He Lifeng of the State Council, held economic and trade talks in South Korea with the US lead representative and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.Guided by the important consensus reached by the two heads of state and adhering to the principles of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation, the two countries conducted candid, in-depth and constructive exchanges on resolving mutual economic and trade concerns and further expanding practical cooperation.

- He Lifeng, China's Vice Premier and Chief Representative for Economic and Trade Affairs with the U.S., held trade negotiations in South Korea with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bement.  
- Guided by the key consensus reached between the two countries' leaders, the talks focused on addressing mutual economic and trade concerns while expanding practical cooperation.  
- The discussions were characterized by candid, in-depth, and constructive exchanges based on principles of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and beneficial cooperation.

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Citi has raised its target for the South Korea KOSPI Index from 7,000 to 8,500 for this year, citing strong earnings growth in the semiconductor sector and government initiatives. The KOSPI Index has risen over 70% this year, reaching 7,411. The report highlights that South Korea's economy is benefiting from robust semiconductor growth and improving manufacturing fundamentals, with corporate earnings expected to grow 177% YoY. South Korean memory chip suppliers are anticipated to continue thriving due to customization demand and long-term agreements.

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The Nikkei 225 index closed down 632.54 points, or 1.06%, at 59,284.92 on Thursday, April 30. The South Korean KOSPI index closed down 93.03 points, or 1.39%, at 6,597.87 on Thursday, April 30. (Jinshi)

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Asia-Pacific markets were set to rise Monday as investors looked past renewed diplomatic setbacks between the U.S. and Iran.

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Asia-Pacific stocks poised to open higher as investors shrug off stalled US.-Iran negotiations

The Nikkei 225 Index opened high by 0.4%, and the Seoul Composite Index opened high by 0.3%

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The Nikkei 225 Index opened higher by 0.2%, while the KOSPI in Seoul opened higher by 1.1%

The Nikkei 225 Index opened lower by 0.35%, while the KOSPI in Seoul, South Korea, opened essentially flat

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Asian markets opened positively as stocks rebounded following reports of potential peace talks between Iran and the U.S. in Pakistan, easing geopolitical tensions. The MSCI Asia-Pacific index rose 0.9%, with South Korea's Kospi reaching a record high of 2.1%. Japan's Nikkei 225 increased by 1.2%, while Australian shares fell 0.3%. Despite the upbeat tone, market performance varied, driven by renewed interest in AI and cautious trading in other sectors. Geopolitical factors remain influential, with traders remaining vigilant amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East.

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Citi Raises South Korea KOSPI Index Target to 8,500 This Year

Japanese and South Korean stock markets closed lower.

Asia-Pacific stocks poised to open higher as investors shrug off stalled US.-Iran negotiations

The Nikkei 225 Index opened high by 0.4%, and the Seoul Composite Index opened high by 0.3%

The Nikkei 225 Index opened higher by 0.2%, while the KOSPI in Seoul opened higher by 1.1%

South Korea's KOSPI turns down 1%

The Nikkei 225 Index opened lower by 0.35%, while the KOSPI in Seoul, South Korea, opened essentially flat

Kospi hits record high as Asian markets surge on easing Iran tensions

South Korea's KOSPI rose 2.2% to a record ATH (All-Time High)