周三，韩元兑美元汇率走强至1382韩元左右，收复了前一交易日的跌幅，因对美联储9月可能降息的担忧再次加剧，美元走软。首尔的外交努力也支持了市场情绪，韩国官员和美国商务部长霍华德·卢特尼克在华盛顿举行了高层贸易会谈，旨在避免美国对韩国出口征收关税。财政部长辜云哲也将会见美国财政部长斯科特·贝森特，据报道，会谈包括一项重大的造船投资计划。与此同时，三星董事长李在镕（Lee Jae-yong）出人意料的美国之行引发了人们的乐观情绪。李可能会通过强调370亿美元的芯片投资计划和与特斯拉达成的165亿美元的人工智能芯片协议来加强韩国作为战略技术合作伙伴的价值，因为在周五的关税截止日期之前，贸易紧张局势仍然很高。此次访问被视为支持投资者对韩国出口前景的信心。

The South Korean won strengthened to around 1,382 per dollar on Wednesday, recovering losses from the previous session as the US dollar softened amid renewed concerns over a potential Fed rate cut in September. Sentiment was also supported by Seoul’s diplomatic push, with high-level trade talks between South Korean officials and US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick in Washington aimed at averting the looming US tariffs on Korean exports. Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol is also set to meet US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, with talks reportedly including a major shipbuilding investment plan. Meanwhile, Samsung Chairman Lee Jae-yong’s unexpected US visit has fueled optimism. Lee could possibly reinforce Korea’s value as a strategic tech partner by highlighting a $37 billion chip investment plan and a $16.5 billion AI chip deal with Tesla, as trade tensions remain high ahead of Friday’s tariff deadline. The visit is seen as supportive of investor confidence in Korea’s export outlook.

基准韩国综合股价指数周三上涨0.70%，至3250点左右，连续第四个交易日上涨至4年来的最高点，这得益于贸易不确定性的缓解。韩国财政部表示，韩国财政部长辜润哲、工业部长金正宽和贸易部长杨汉求周二在华盛顿与美国商务部长霍华德·卢特尼克举行了两个小时的会谈，在周五的最后期限之前解决双边贸易问题。与此同时，三星电子（Samsung Electronics Co.）董事长李在镕（Lee Jae-yong）前往美国，努力支持正在进行的贸易谈判。他的访问突显了会谈中半导体和技术合作的战略意义，预计将重点推进美国的投资计划，包括半导体和人工智能芯片制造项目。主要涨幅为Naver（2.36%）、Kakao（2.14%）、三星电子（1.98%）、起亚公司（1.61%）和SK海力士（0.57%）。

The benchmark KOSPI advanced 0.70% to around 3,250 on Wednesday, rising for the fourth consecutive session to a 4-year high, supported by easing trade uncertainty. South Korea’s finance ministry said Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol, Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan, and Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo held a two-hour meeting with US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick in Washington on Tuesday to address bilateral trade issues ahead of the Friday deadline. Meanwhile, Samsung Electronics Co. Chairman Lee Jae-yong traveled to the United States in an effort to support ongoing trade negotiations. His visit underscores the strategic relevance of semiconductor and technology cooperation within the talks and is expected to focus on advancing US investment initiatives, including semiconductor and AI chip manufacturing projects. Major gainers were Naver (2.36%), Kakao (2.14%), Samsung Electronics (1.98%), Kia Corporation (1.61%), and SK Hynix (0.57%).

周二，韩元兑美元汇率跌至1390美元左右，从早些时候的涨幅回落，因为在与欧盟达成有利贸易协议后，美元走强。虽然几个主要经济体已经与华盛顿达成协议，但首尔正在紧急努力保持积极参与谈判，旨在放宽即将对韩国出口征收的25%互惠关税和各种特定行业关税。首尔的努力包括对美国造船业的一项重大投资提案。鉴于日本最近确认的15%关税协议，首尔方面面临着越来越大的压力，要求其达到或超过其条款。唐纳德·特朗普总统警告说，周五之前没有达成协议的国家可能会面临15%至20%的关税。在最后期限之前，韩国财政部长辜云哲将于周四在华盛顿会见美国财政部长斯科特·贝森特，随后韩国外交部长赵铉将与美国国务卿马尔科·卢比奥举行会谈。

The South Korean won fell to around 1,390 per dollar on Tuesday, retreating from earlier gains as the US dollar strengthened following a favorable trade deal finalized with the EU. While several major economies have already secured agreements with Washington, Seoul is working urgently to maintain active participation in the negotiations, aiming to ease a looming 25% reciprocal tariff and various sector-specific duties on South Korean exports. Seoul's efforts include a major investment proposal in the US shipbuilding industry. In light of Japan's recently confirmed 15% tariff deal, pressure is mounting for Seoul to match or exceed its terms. President Donald Trump has warned that countries without a deal by Friday could expect to face tariffs ranging from 15% to 20%. Ahead of the deadline, Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol will meet with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Washington on Thursday, followed by Foreign Minister Cho Hyun's talks with Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

周二，基准韩国综合股价指数上涨0.10%，至3211点左右，连续第三个交易日上涨，韩国为争取更有利的贸易条件重新进行了外交努力。距离美国可能采取关税措施的最后期限还有三天，工业部长金正宽和贸易部长杨汉求已前往苏格兰，继续与美国同行进行高层谈判。这两位官员早些时候在华盛顿与商务部长霍华德·卢特尼克举行了会谈。他们的访问恰逢唐纳德·特朗普总统抵达苏格兰，与欧盟进行单独的贸易谈判，这被视为敲定关税协议的更广泛外交努力的一部分。韩华航空航天（3.15%）、LG能源解决方案（2.23%）和新韩金融集团（1.34%）领涨，而SK海力士（-1.53%）、现代汽车（-1.14%）和三星电子（-0.99%）则出现亏损。

The benchmark KOSPI rose 0.10% to around 3,211 on Tuesday, extending gains for a third consecutive session amid renewed diplomatic efforts by South Korea to secure more favorable trade terms. With three days remaining until the deadline for potential US tariff measures, Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan and Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo have traveled to Scotland to continue high-level negotiations with US counterparts. The two officials had earlier held talks in Washington with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. Their visit coincides with President Donald Trump’s arrival in Scotland for separate trade talks with the European Union, seen as part of a broader diplomatic push to finalize tariff agreements. Major gains were from Hanwha Aerospace (3.15%), LG Energy Solution (2.23%), and Shinhan Financial Group (1.34%), while SK Hynix (-1.53%), Hyundai Motor (-1.14%), and Samsung Electronics (-0.99%) posted losses.