KOSPI Closes Flat at 6,475.63 on April 24, 2026, Balancing Tech Losses and Defense Gains
Seoul shares ended flat on April 24, 2026, with the KOSPI edging down 0.18 point to 6,475.63 after a record high the previous session. Investors bought defense and shipbuilding stocks, offsetting major tech share declines, while the South Korean won fell against the U.S. dollar. This occurred amid subdued sentiment from U.S.-Iran talks and regional developments.
koreatimes.co.kr-Iran talks, Yonhap reported. 63. 81 in the session prior to April 24, 2026.
Trading was choppy throughout the day. Major tech shares declined on April 24, 2026, while defense and shipbuilding stocks rose to keep the index flat. U.S. dollar on the same day. -Iran talks as of April 24, 2026. U.S. U.S. time) that he had ordered the Navy to target vessels laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. time) that Iran is seeking a deal and negotiations are under way. Iran reactivated its air defense systems as reported on April 24, 2026. U.S. President Donald Trump said on April 24, 2026 that Israel and Lebanon would extend their ceasefire by three weeks.
36 percent. 89 percent during the same period. A photo taken on April 24, 2026, showed the dealing room of Hana Bank in Seoul, where screens displayed the KOSPI and other indices amid the day's trading activity.
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5 events- 2026-04-24
Seoul shares ended flat, KOSPI closed at 6,475.63 after edging down 0.18 point; investors bought defense and shipbuilding stocks; major tech shares declined; South Korean won fell against U.S. dollar; trading was choppy; photo taken of Hana
1 sourceYonhap - 2026-04-24
U.S. President Donald Trump said Israel and Lebanon would extend their ceasefire by three weeks; Iran reactivated its air defense systems; expectations for second round of U.S.-Iran talks; investor sentiment subdued amid little progress in
1 sourceYonhap - 2026-04-23 (U.S. time)
U.S. President Donald Trump said he ordered the Navy to target vessels laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz; Trump said Iran is seeking a deal and negotiations are under way.
1 sourceYonhap - Session prior to 2026-04-24
KOSPI closed at record high of 6,475.81.
1 sourceYonhap - Overnight before 2026-04-24
Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.36 percent; Nasdaq Composite declined 0.89 percent.
1 sourceYonhap
Potential Impact
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Reduced investor concerns about broader regional conflict due to Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extension.
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Potential stabilization of oil shipping routes if U.S.-Iran talks progress, affecting global energy prices.
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Continued gains in South Korean defense and shipbuilding stocks if Middle East tensions persist without escalation.
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Further pressure on South Korean won if U.S. market declines influence Asian currencies.
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