The South Korea stock market continues its upward trend, reaching another record high above 4,900 points after 12 consecutive sessions of gains. The KOSPI index rose 1.32 percent to close at 4,904.66, led by gains in automobile and technology stocks. Volume was at 564.9 million shares worth 25 trillion won, with more gainers than decliners. Meanwhile, global markets are negative due to geopolitical concerns, with European markets down and U.S. markets closed. President Trump’s announcement of tariffs on EU countries and comments on Greenland have also impacted market sentiment. EU is considering retaliatory measures against the U.S.

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