In Seoul, the benchmark KOSPI slipped 0.2 percent to 4,087, after a volatile session in which the index tested the 4,100 level and touched a fresh intraday high of 4,146.72.
Among large caps, Hyundai Motor, Hanwha Ocean, Samsung Electronics, and SK hynix climbed 3.6 percent, 1.8 percent, 2.7 percent, and 6.9 percent, respectively. Their gains were attributed to renewed semiconductor momentum and relief after Seoul and Washington concluded negotiations on their tariff and investment deal.
Japan’s Nikkei 225 edged up 0.04 percent to 51,325.61, with investors largely maintaining a wait-and-see stance ahead of the Bank of Japan’s next policy direction.
China’s Shanghai Composite Index fell 0.7 percent to 3,986.90, as investors locked in recent profits and stayed cautious ahead of the U.S.–China meeting, which offered little clarity on economic or trade cooperation.
Taiwan’s TAIEX slipped 0.03 percent to 28,287.53. The market stayed directionless as weakness in U.S. tech stocks, combined with mixed performance from major electronics names including TSMC, capped further gains. Investors also remained cautious, watching for any signs of easing tensions between Washington and Beijing.
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