Seoul Shares Open Over 1% Higher on Tech, Auto Gains Amid U.S. Federal Reserve Rate Cut Hopes in August 2025

Seoul stock market opened with gains exceeding 1% on multiple occasions between August 21 and August 25, 2025, despite losses on Wall Street overnight. The rise in Seoul shares was driven by strength in technology and automotive sectors. Investor optimism was fueled by expectations of potential interest rate cuts by the U.S. Federal Reserve, which supported market sentiment despite negative performance in the U.S. markets.