South Korea’s KOSPI closed lower on April 17 as investors remained cautious ahead of ceasefire talks between the U.S. and Iran.

The index fell 0.55% to 6,191.92, reversing early gains as foreign investors led selling.

The Korean won weakened to 1,483.5 per dollar, reflecting market uncertainty.

On Wall Street, major indices including the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and NASDAQ Composite all posted gains overnight.

Optimism over upcoming negotiations and a temporary truce between Israel and Lebanon supported sentiment, though concerns over stalled talks pushed oil prices higher.

Large-cap stocks showed mixed performance, with Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix declining, while automakers and battery firms gained.

Meanwhile, the KOSDAQ rose 0.61%, indicating selective buying in growth sectors.

Analysts said the market is likely to remain volatile as investors await clearer signals from geopolitical developments.

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