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July 21, 2023

Seoul shares down 0.11 pct in late Fri. morning trade

South Korean stocks traded 0.11 percent lower late Friday morning, with market heavyweights losing ground.The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index fell 2.99 points to 2,597.24 at around 11:20 a.m.Leading home appliances maker LG Electronics

Seoul shares end slightly higher on individual buying

South Korean stocks finished slightly higher Friday on strong individual buying amid a slump in the semiconductor sector. The local currency sharply lost ground against the U.S. dollar.Despite a weak start, the benchmark Korea Composite