Seoul's stock market has faced a downturn, with the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) closing at 2,640 points on February 24, 2025, reflecting concerns over U.S. economic conditions. The index fell by 0.58% earlier in the day, with 126 stocks declining by over 1%. Among the notable losers were HMM, LG Chem, and Naver Corp. On February 25, the KOSPI initially showed a slight recovery but ultimately closed at 2,630 points, marking a second consecutive day of losses amid ongoing worries about economic growth.