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South Korean Shares Jump at Open on Tech Stock Revival, Israel-Iran Ceasefire

South Korean stocks opened higher on Tuesday amid a rebound in technology stocks and US President Donald Trump's announcement on Truth Social of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran.The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index, or Kospi, rose 2.85%, or 213.35 points, to open at 7,697.76. The Kosdaq also added 2.88%, or 26.3 points, to open at 937.69.Major heavyweight stocks led the gains in early trading, with Samsung Electronics (KRX:005930) adding over 4%, SK Hynix (KRX:000660) adding more than 6%, and Hyundai Motor (KRX:005380) and Kia (KRX:000270) adding more than 3% and 7%, respectively.

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Asia

Kia's Global Sales in May Rise 2.7%

Kia's (KRX:000270) global sales increased 2.7% year on year in May to 277,715 units from 270,424 in the same month last year, according to a release on Monday.The increase was mainly driven by strong sales of its Sportage and Seltos SUVs, which brought in sales numbers of 52,293 units and 29,208 units, respectively, the release showed.The carmaker's K4 sedan also registered 21,488 units in sales.Kia's sales jumped 3.4% on-year to 232,781 units in overseas markets, but declined 0.6% to 44,713 units at home in May, the South Korean carmaker said.

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Arafura Rare Earths Directors Approve Construction of $1.6 Billion Rare Earths Project
US Markets

Arafura Rare Earths Directors Approve Construction of $1.6 Billion Rare Earths Project

Arafura Rare Earths (ASX:ARU) directors made a final investment decision for the Nolans Rare Earths Project in the Northern Territory, Australia.The decision marks the approval of the construction of the rare earths project, set to be Australia's first fully integrated ore-to-oxide rare earths operation, according to a Thursday disclosure to the Australian Securities Exchange.Arafura will then become Australia's third-largest rare earths producer after Lynas Rare Earths (ASX:LYC), the world's largest producer outside of China, and Iluka Resources (ASX:ILU), Reuters reported separately the same day.Arafura Rare Earths' $1.6 billion project will help deliver 4,440 metric tons of neodymium-praseodymium oxide.The project will supply 1,500 tonnes per annum to South Korea's Hyundai Motor( KRX:005380) and Kia (KRX:000270), equivalent to a 42% offtake.Germany's Siemens Gamesa will purchase 520 tonnes per annum, while Traxys in Europe and North America committed to an 800-tonne offtake.Arafura's decision comes after the Australian government committed AU$1.2 billion for its critical minerals strategic reserve, following confirmation from Canberra that the project will be eligible for the reserve, the Trade and Tourism Ministry said the same day.Export Finance Australia has issued a non-binding letter of support for an offtake of up to 500 tonnes per annum, which will be funded through the reserve.The company also signed investment deals with Germany and Australia for AU$230 million, while the Export-Import Bank of the United States is considering up to $300 million of financing support for the project.The project will create 600 construction jobs and 350 ongoing jobs upon the start of operations.Arafura's project comes as the U.S. is looking to reduce dependence on China for rare earths, the Wall Street Journal reported the same day."The world needs critical minerals, Australia has plenty of them, and we're helping workers and businesses make the most of this big opportunity," Treasurer Jim Chalmers said in a statement.

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Asia

South Korean Shares Hit New High on Chip, Auto Gains

South Korean shares closed at a new high on Wednesday, after rebounding from the previous day's losses, owing to gains made by chip and automotive stocks.Shares of major market movers Samsung Electronics (KRX:005930), SK Kynix (KRX:000660), Hyundai Motor (KRX:005380), and Kia (KRX:000270) added nearly 2%, 8%, 10%, and about 7% at market close.The Korea Composite Stock Price Index or Kospi increased by 200.86 points, or 2.6%, to end at 7,844.01. The Kosdaq declined by 2.36 points, or 0.2%, to close at 1,176.93.In economic news, the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in South Korea in April edged up to 2.8% from 2.7% in March, data from Statistics Korea indicated Wednesday.On an annual basis, the unemployment rate remained unchanged.The number of unemployed people fell to 853,000 in April from 854,000 a year earlier.In corporate news, Hanwha Engine (KRX:082740) secured a contract for a ship engine from Hanwha Ocean (KRX:042660), according to a Wednesday filing with the Korean Exchange.The contract, valued at 354.2 billion won, is valid until June 26, 2028.Shares of Hanwha Engine rose nearly 2% at market close.

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Asia Markets

South Korea's Kospi Hits All-Time High; Samsung Rises 6%

South Korea's benchmark index Kospi closed at an all-time high on Monday, with the rally driven by chip giants Samsung Electronics (KRX:005930) and SK Hynix (KRX:000660), which gained over 6% and nearly 12%, respectively.The Korea Composite Stock Price Index or Kospi increased by 324.24 points, or 4.3%, to end at 7,822.24. The Kosdaq finished little changed in negative territory at 1,207.34.In economic news, South Korea's exports surged 43.7% to $18.4 billion in the first 10 days of May from $12.8 billion a year earlier, Monday data from the Korea Customs Service showed.Imports increased 14.9% to $16.7 billion, resulting in a $1.7 billion trade surplus.In corporate news, shares of Hanwha Ocean (KRX:042660) rose 3% after the company secured a 363.2 billion won order for a liquefied natural gas carrier from a Europe-based shipper.In other news, Hyundai Motor Group and Korea Aerospace Industries (KRX:047810) signed a memorandum of understanding to develop advanced air mobility solutions.Shares of Hyundai (KRX:005380) closed 5% higher, while those of Korea Aerospace edged up 2%.

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Asia

South Korean Shares Fall on FOMC's Rate Decision, Oil Price Surge

South Korean shares closed lower on Thursday despite opening at a record high in the day, following the US Federal Reserve's decision to keep the benchmark interest rates unchanged in the range of 3.50% to 3.75%.This hawkish interpretation of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) took into account the ongoing Middle East conflict and high energy prices, which led to rates being held steady at Jerome Powell's final policy announcement before his term as Fed chief ended on May 15.In addition, increasing global oil prices also took a toll on investor sentiment, with Brent crude hitting an intraday high of $126.41 per barrel--its highest since June 2022-- while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) briefly surpassed $110.The Korea Composite Stock Price Index or Kospi fell 92.03 points, or 1.4%, to end at 6,598.87. The Kosdaq also declined by 27.91 points, or 2.3%, to close at 1,192.35.In economic news, South Korea's overall industrial output increased 0.3% month-on-month in March, decelerating sharply from a 5.3% monthly rise in February, according to data from Statistics Korea released Thursday.The construction and public administration indices fell by 7.3% and 3.3%, respectively, in March from the prior month, while the index for the service, mining and manufacturing industries added 1.4% and 0.3%, respectively.Total industrial production increased by 3.6% in March from the same month in 2025, after a 2.3% yearly decline in February.In corporate news, Hyundai Motor Group, the parent of Hyundai Motor (KRX:005380) and Kia (KRX:000270), entered a multi-year partnership with the Georgia Institute of Technology to jointly develop hydrogen mobility solutions, according to a Thursday release.The agreement is expected to advance hydrogen-powered transportation, boost applied research, and hasten the use of zero-emissions vehicles in Georgia, it said.Shares of Hyundai Motor fell nearly 5% at market close, while those of Kia fell over 3%.

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Asia

Hyundai Motor Group, Georgia Institute of Technology Enter Multi-Year Partnership for Hydrogen Mobility Solutions

Hyundai Motor Group, the parent of Hyundai Motor (KRX:005380) and Kia (KRX:000270), entered a multi-year partnership with the Georgia Institute of Technology to jointly develop hydrogen mobility solutions, according to a Thursday release.The agreement is expected to advance hydrogen-powered transportation, boost applied research, and hasten the use of zero-emissions vehicles in Georgia, it said.Under the partnership, Hyundai Motor North America will donate four NEXO fuel cell electric SUVs, and Hyundai Motor Group will donate a hydrogen electrolyzer project, which will be used exclusively on campus, the release said.Shares of Hyundai Motor fell more than 3% in recent trade, while those of Kia fell over 2%.

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Asia

Kia's Net Attributable Income Declines 24% in Q1

Kia (KRX:000270) posted first-quarter net income attributable to shareholders of 1.831 trillion won, down 24% from 2.392 trillion won a year earlier, according to a Friday filing with the Korea Exchange.The South Korean automaker's sales rose 5.3% year over year to 29.5 trillion won from 28 trillion won.Shares of Kia fell more than 3% at market close.

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Asia

South Korean Shares End Flat on Friday as Investors Weigh Middle East Tensions

South Korean shares closed flat on Friday as investor sentiment remained muted amid little progress in the U.S.-Iran conflict resolution.President Donald Trump said the US had total control of the Strait of Hormuz and had ordered the U.S. Navy to shoot and kill boats laying mines in the strait, while Iran has also reportedly reactivated its air defense systems.The Korea Composite Stock Price Index or Kospi fell 0.18 points to end at 6,475.63. The Kosdaq increased by 29.53 points, or 2.5%, to close at 1,203.84.Investors particularly purchased shipbuilding stocks such as HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KRX:009540) and Samsung Heavy Industries (KRX:010140), which offset the declines by major technology and automotive stocks such as Samsung Electronics (KRX:005930), Hyundai Motor (KRX:005380), and Kia (KRX:000270).In corporate news, Hana Financial Group (KRX:086790) plans to retire about 1.8 million treasury shares, valued at 200 billion won, according to a Friday filing with the Korea Exchange. Shares of the group rose 2% at market close.In other news, GigaVis (KOSDAQ:420770) secured a contract to supply semiconductor substrate inspection and repair equipment to domestic chip substrate manufacturers, according to a Friday filing with the Korean Exchange. Shares of the industrial machinery and electronic parts manufacturer jumped more than 9% at market close.

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Asia

Kospi Hits All-Time High on Diplomatic Hopes Resurgence

South Korea's primary stock market index Kospi closed at a new high on Tuesday as investors were hopeful about the possibility of a second round of negotiations between the US and Iran to end the conflict in the Middle East.The Korea Composite Stock Price Index or Kospi rose 169.38 points, or 2.7%, to end at 6,388.47. The Kosdaq also increased by 4.18 points, or 0.4%, to close at 1,179.03.The Bank of Korea appointed Hyun Song Shin as its new governor on Tuesday, who took over the top financial role from Rhee Chang-yong, according to a Bank of Korea press release.Hyun will lead the central bank's monetary policy and board over the next four years. He will ​chair his first policy meeting on May 28.In corporate news, SGC Energy (KRX:005090) posted first-quarter net income attributable to shareholders of 4.5 billion won, reversing the attributable net loss of 2.8 billion won a year earlier, according to a Tuesday filing with the Korea Exchange.Sales of the South Korean energy generation company were down 1% year over year to 612 billion won from 618.5 billion won.Shares of SGC Energy rose nearly 4% at market close.In other news, GMB Korea (KRX:013870) signed a contract to supply electric water pumps to Hyundai Motor (KRX:005380) and Kia (KRX:000270), according to a Tuesday filing with the Korea Exchange.The contract, valued at 128.9 billion won, is valid till Dec. 31, 2034.Shares of the motor vehicle parts and accessories company rose 2% at market close, while those of Hyundai Motor added nearly 4% and Kia gained nearly 2%.

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Asia

GMB Korea to Supply Electric Water Pumps to Hyundai Motor, Kia; Shares Rise 4%

GMB Korea (KRX:013870) signed a contract to supply electric water pumps to Hyundai Motor (KRX:005380) and Kia (KRX:000270), according to a Tuesday filing with the Korea Exchange.The contract, valued at 128.9 billion won, is valid till Dec. 31, 2034.Shares of the motor vehicle parts and accessories company rose 4% in recent trade, while those of Hyundai Motor added over 2% and Kia gained more than 1%.

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