Seoul stocks opened slightly higher on Friday, supported by overnight Wall Street gains and renewed optimism around US-Iran talks. The Kospi advanced in early trading, while technology shares remained central to market direction.
A positive but measured open
South Korean shares began the session higher after a strong previous day. Reports from Seoul said the Kospi opened firmer, tracking Wall Street and regional markets, though early gains were moderate rather than explosive.
Technology leads attention
Samsung Electronics and broader technology shares remained in focus after recent strong moves. Investors were also watching the Kosdaq, which continued to show high volatility after sharp gains in growth and technology-related names.
Outlook for the session
Seoul’s market tone remains constructive, but profit-taking risk is high after recent advances. The next test will be whether foreign buying continues and whether large-cap technology stocks can support the Kospi into the close.
Newshub Editorial in Asia – 22 May 2026
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