基准韩国综合股价指数周三上涨0.6%，收于2574点，创下近六周来的最高水平，因人们希望缓解美中紧张局势。有报道称，美国高级官员将于本周与中国同行会晤，这可能标志着新的贸易谈判的开始，从而提振了市场情绪。美国最早也可能在本周宣布与韩国和其他主要伙伴的贸易协议。然而，韩国外交部长赵泰愚敦促华盛顿在6月3日总统大选之前为关税谈判留出足够的时间。在指数权重股中，芯片制造商领涨，如SK海力士（2.6%）和三星电子（0.7%），此前首尔要求在美国芯片关税审查中给予“特殊考虑”。其他值得注意的上涨股包括顶级国防公司韩华航空航天（8.8%）和造船商现代重工（1.4%），以及韩国造船和近海工程公司（0.9%），此前该公司达成了建造两艘原油运输船的协议。

The benchmark KOSPI rose 0.6% to close at 2,574 points on Wednesday, hitting its highest level in nearly six weeks amid hopes over easing US-China tensions. Market sentiment was lifted by reports that top US officials are set to meet with their Chinese counterparts this week, potentially marking the start of fresh trade negotiations. The US may also announce trade deals with South Korea and other key partners as early as this week. However, South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul urged Washington to allow sufficient time for tariff talks ahead of the June 3 presidential election. Among index heavyweights, chipmakers led the charge, such as SK Hynix (2.6%) and Samsung Electronics (0.7%), after Seoul's request for “special consideration” in US chip tariff review. Other notable gainers include top defense firm Hanwha Aerospace (8.8%) and shipbuilders Hyundai Heavy Industries (1.4%), and Korea Shipbuilding and Offshore Eng’g (0.9%) following a deal to build two crude carriers.

韩元兑美元汇率跌破1390韩元，从六个月高点回落，因有消息称美国和中国将于本周晚些时候开始贸易谈判，美元走强。谈判定于本周末在瑞士举行，美国高级官员和中国同行将出席。美国财政部长斯科特·贝森特周二表示，美国最早也可能在本周宣布与韩国和其他主要伙伴的贸易协议。然而，韩国外交部长赵泰愚敦促华盛顿在6月3日韩国总统大选之前为关税谈判留出足够的时间。赵发表此番言论之际，首尔正继续寻求在7月8日的最后期限之前获得关税豁免和达成贸易协议，届时90天的关税暂停将结束。

The South Korean won weakened past 1,390 per dollar, retreating from six-month highs, as the U.S. dollar strengthened on news that the U.S. and China will begin trade talks later this week. The negotiations are scheduled to take place in Switzerland this weekend, where top US officials and Chinese counterparts are set to attend. The U.S. may also announce trade deals with South Korea and other key partners as early as this week, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Tuesday. However, South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul urged Washington to allow sufficient time for tariff talks ahead of Korea’s June 3 presidential election. Cho’s remarks come as Seoul continues to seek tariff exemptions and a trade agreement before the July 8 deadline, when the 90-day tariff pause ends.

周三，基准韩国综合股价指数上涨0.5%，至2573点左右，投资者从劳动节假期回来，对美中贸易谈判重新感到乐观。有报道称，美国高级官员将于本周与中国同行会晤，这可能标志着新的贸易谈判的开始，从而提振了市场情绪。美国财政部长斯科特·贝森特周二表示，美国最早也可能在本周宣布与韩国和其他主要伙伴的贸易协议。然而，韩国外交部长赵泰愚敦促华盛顿在6月3日总统大选之前为关税谈判留出足够的时间。在指数权重股中，芯片制造商领涨，SK海力士上涨1.6%，其竞争对手三星电子上涨0.4%。其他显著增长包括电池巨头LG能源解决方案（0.6%）和顶级国防公司韩华航空航天（2.8%）。

The benchmark KOSPI rose 0.5% to around 2,573 points on Wednesday, as investors returned from the Labor Day holidays amid renewed optimism over US-China trade talks. Market sentiment was lifted by reports that top US officials are set to meet with their Chinese counterparts this week, potentially marking the start of fresh trade negotiations. The US may also announce trade deals with South Korea and other key partners as early as this week, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Tuesday. However, South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul urged Washington to allow sufficient time for tariff talks ahead of the June 3 presidential election. Among index heavyweights, chipmakers led the advance, with SK Hynix climbing 1.6% and its rival Samsung Electronics adding 0.4%. Other notable gains include battery giant LG Energy Solutions (0.6%) and top defense firm Hanwha Aerospace (2.8%).

周二，韩元兑美元汇率跌至1385美元左右，结束了为期两天的反弹，并从上一交易日达到的六个月高点回落。韩元最近的飙升是由于有人猜测，亚洲货币的升值是与美国进行更广泛贸易谈判的一部分。在最新进展中，特朗普政府表示，它即将与主要贸易伙伴达成协议。作为其主要贸易伙伴之一，特别是在汽车、船舶、半导体和电子领域，韩国工业部官员访问了华盛顿，与美国贸易代表同行进行了会谈，旨在就美国关税达成潜在协议。然而，韩国官员强调，虽然正在奠定基础，但正式谈判尚未开始，并可能在6月3日总统选举后继续进行。

The South Korean won slipped to around 1,385 per dollar on Tuesday, ending a two-day rally and pulling back from a six-month high reached in the prior session. The recent surge in the won had been fueled by speculation that the appreciation of Asian currencies was part of a wider initiative to smooth trade negotiations with the US. In the latest developments, the Trump administration indicated it is close to finalizing deals with major trading partners. As one of its major trading partners, particularly in automobiles, ships, semiconductors, and electronics, South Korea's Ministry of Industry officials visited Washington for talks with US Trade Representative counterparts, aiming to make progress toward a potential agreement on US tariffs. However, South Korean officials have emphasized that while the groundwork is being laid, formal negotiations have not yet begun and will likely continue after the presidential election on June 3.