Shares opened higher Tuesday after a mixed close on Wall Street, helped by gains in tech and shipbuilders.
Shares fell more than 1 percent Monday on losses in big-cap tech shares as investors doubted future rate cuts from the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Shares opened lower Monday due to losses in semiconductor and auto shares on profit taking.
Shares ended a five-day winning streak Friday as investors moved to lock in profit from recent gains, mainly in tech shares. The won fell in value against the dollar.
Stocks opened a tad higher Friday on gains in semiconductor and auto shares.
Seoul's stocks rose with foreign investment aiding gains, particularly in SK hynix and Kia. The Kospi closed at 2,521.90. The won weakened against the dollar, and trade volume was moderate.
Shares opened higher Thursday after a mixed close on Wall Street, with investors eyeing Friday's U.S. jobs report.
Shares rose more than 1 percent Wednesday, driven by advances in top-cap Samsung Electronics and other tech shares.
Korean stocks traded markedly higher late Tuesday morning, led by strong gains from large-cap tech shares.
Korean shares rose for a third session, with foreign investors driving up stock prices. The won appreciated against the dollar.
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