The Kospi shed 7.02 points, or 0.26 percent, to close at 2,676.63 as investors await U.S. employment data.
Shares opened higher Friday, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street.
Stocks started lower Thursday following the U.S. Federal Reserve's rate-freeze decision.
Stocks finished up for a third consecutive session Tuesday backed by a strong earnings performance by Samsung Electronics and overnight U.S. stock gains. The local currency fell against dollar.
Stocks opened slightly higher Tuesday backed by a strong earnings performance by Samsung Electronics and overnight U.S. stock gains.
Stocks closed over 1 percent higher Monday on advances in battery and chemical shares amid a slump in tech. The local currency slightly fell against the U.S. dollar.
The Kospi slumped 47.13 points, or 1.76 percent, to 2,628.62 after Meta Platforms released a disappointing earnings report.
Stocks opened weaker Thursday as investors sought profits following the previous session's sharp rise amid mixed overnight results on Wall Street.
Stocks opened slightly higher Tuesday as investors picked up tech and auto shares following overnight gains on Wall Street.
Stocks opened higher Monday as investors scooped up financials, bios and other blue chips following last week's overall market decline amid eased tensions in the Middle East.
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