by Cho Yongjun
Published 16 Apr.2026 09:34(KST)
On April 16, as expectations grew for a second round of negotiations between the United States and Iran, the S&P 500 index in the New York stock market reached an all-time high. Following this trend, the domestic stock market also opened nearly 1% higher. At the Hana Bank headquarters dealing room in Jung-gu, Seoul, an employee was seen monitoring the stock market and exchange rates. On this day, the KOSPI began trading at 6,149.49, up 58.10 points (0.95%) from the previous session.
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