周五，基准韩国综合股价指数微涨0.1%，至2560点，追随全球市场的涨势，对美中贸易紧张局势的缓解持乐观态度。中国商务部透露，美国表示愿意开始关税谈判，而中国似乎也愿意参与谈判。与此同时，在韩国，年通货膨胀率在2025年4月保持不变，此前韩国央行决定保持政策利率不变，以寻求在控制通货膨胀与支持经济增长之间取得平衡。与此同时，4月份贸易顺差激增，尽管美国征收高额关税，但出口意外增长，进口下降幅度小于预期。在政治方面，代理总统李在高调辞职浪潮中上任后，承诺稳定政府，确保6月3日的公平选举。在个股中，SK海力士（4.3%）、三星生物制品（3%）和韩华航空航天（1.6%）的涨幅显著。

The benchmark KOSPI edged higher by 0.1% to 2,560 points on Friday, tracking gains in global markets amid optimism surrounding easing US-China trade tensions. China’s Commerce Ministry revealed that US signaled a willingness to begin tariff negotiations, while China also appeared open to engaging in talks. Meanwhile, in South Korea, the annual inflation rate was unchanged in April 2025, following the Bok’s decision to keep its policy rate unchanged as it seeks to balance inflation control with support for economic growth. Meanwhile, trade surplus surged in April, driven by an unexpected rise in exports despite heavy US tariffs and a smaller-than-expected decline in imports. In politics, Acting President Lee Ju-ho pledged to stabilize the government and ensure a fair June 3 election after taking office amid a wave of high-profile resignations. Among individual stocks, notable increases were seen in SK Hynix (4.3%), Samsung Biologics (3%), and Hanwha Aerospace (1.6%).

美元兑韩元跌至1412.00的21周低点。在过去的4周里，美元韩元下跌了2.68%，在过去的12个月里，韩元上涨了4.13%。

USDKRW decreased to a 21-week low of 1412.00. Over the past 4 weeks, US Dollar South Korean Won lost 2.68%, and in the last 12 months, it increased 4.13%.

周五，由于投资者对新的国内经济数据做出反应，韩元兑美元汇率升至1431韩元左右，较前一交易日反弹。其中，在英国央行决定将政策利率保持在2.75%不变后，2025年4月的年通货膨胀率为2.1%，因为其目的是在控制通货膨胀与支持经济增长之间取得平衡。与此同时，初步数据显示，4月份贸易顺差从去年同期的15.3亿美元飙升至48.8亿美元，尽管在高额关税下对美国的出口下降，但出口意外同比增长3.7%，而进口下降2.3%。在政治方面，代理总统李在高调辞职浪潮中上任后承诺稳定政府，确保6月3日的选举公平。前代总统兼总理韩德洙在总统竞选前辞职，而财政部长崔相茂在重新启动的弹劾程序中辞职。

The South Korean won rose to around 1,431 per dollar on Friday, rebounding from the prior session, as investors reacted to fresh domestic economic data. Among these, the annual inflation rate stood at 2.1% in April 2025, following the BoK’s decision to keep its policy rate unchanged at 2.75%, as it aims to balance inflation control with support for economic growth. Meanwhile, preliminary data showed that the trade surplus surged to USD 4.88 billion in April from USD 1.53 billion a year earlier, as exports unexpectedly rose 3.7% year-over-year despite a drop in shipments to the US amid heavy tariffs, while imports fell 2.3%. On the political front, Acting President Lee Ju-ho pledged to stabilize the government and ensure a fair June 3 election after taking office amid a wave of high-profile resignations. Former acting president and Prime Minister Han Duck-soo resigned ahead of his presidential run, while Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok stepped down amid renewed impeachment proceedings.

基准韩国综合股价指数周五持平于2556点左右，投资者消化了一批新的国内经济数据。特别是，在英国央行在4月会议上决定将政策利率保持在2.75%不变后，2025年4月的年通货膨胀率稳定在2.1%，因为它寻求在控制通货膨胀与支持经济增长之间取得平衡。与此同时，初步数据显示，4月份贸易顺差从去年同期的15.3亿美元飙升至48.8亿美元，尽管在高额关税下对美国的出口下降，但出口意外同比增长3.7%，而进口下降2.3%。在政治方面，在前总统尹锡悦因戒严令尝试失败而被罢免后，财政部长崔相茂于周四在政治动荡中辞职。在个股中，SK海力士（2.2%）、三星生物制品（1.3%）和韩华航空航天（1.4%）上涨。本周，该指数有望首次出现周跌幅。

The benchmark KOSPI traded flat around 2,556 points on Friday, as investors digested a fresh batch of domestic economic data. In particular, the annual inflation rate held steady at 2.1% in April 2025, following the BoK's decision to keep its policy rate unchanged at 2.75% during its April meeting, as it seeks to balance inflation control with support for economic growth. Meantime, preliminary data showed that the trade surplus surged to USD 4.88 billion in April from USD 1.53 billion a year earlier, as exports unexpectedly rose by 3.7% yoy despite a drop in shipments to the US amid heavy tariffs, while imports declined by 2.3%. On the political front, Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok resigned on Thursday amid political turmoil after former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s ousting over a failed martial law attempt. Among individual stocks, gains were seen in SK Hynix (2.2%), Samsung Biologics (1.3%), and Hanwha Aerospace (1.4%). Over the week, the index is on track for its first weekly decline.