Seoul stocks set fresh record high on tech gains, U.S. ceasefire extension
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Source: South Korea
Published: 2026-04-23 16:45 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, South Korea, Iran, Technology & AI, Financial Markets, Business & Economy, War & Conflict, Technology
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SEOUL, April 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks closed at a fresh record high Thursday, approaching the 6,500-point level, as investors focused on corporate earnings following the United States' indefinite extension of its ceasefire in the conflict with Iran. The local currency fell against the U.S. dollar.
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