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Seoul stocks open sharply higher ahead of US-Iran ceasefire deadline
April 21, 2026
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South Korean stocks opened sharply higher on Tuesday ahead of the deadline for a two-week ceasefire in the US-Iran war. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index opened 1.34 percent, or 83.45 points, higher at 6,302.54. Investors are keeping an eye on the Middle East situation, with the deadline for the ceasefire nearing. US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire will end on Wednesday evening Washington time, adding that it would be highly unlikely he would extend it if a deal is no
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