On September 22, 2026, South Korea's stock market showed mixed signals as the KOSPI closed at 7,017.91 (+0.15%) after rallying 2.34% early in the session, while the KOSDAQ declined 0.23%. Positive factors included won-dollar stabilization at 1,358.2 won and falling oil prices following improved US-Iran dialogue prospects, but profit-taking pressure emerged from the 7,100+ level and in mid-cap growth stocks ahead of the Chuseok holiday break.