S. Korean shares down in late morning trading
SEOUL, June 28 (Yonhap) -- South Korean shares traded lower late Wednesday morning as sentiment subdued after a key vote on U.S. President Donald Trump's healthcare reform was delayed.
The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) fell 6.17 points, or 0.26 percent, to 2,385.78 as of 11:20 a.m.
Large caps traded mixed with market kingpin Samsung Electronics falling 1.37 percent and global chipmaker SK hynix down 1.59 percent.
Top automaker Hyundai Motor rose 0.31 percent, and its smaller affiliate Kia Motors traded 0.53 percent lower.
POSCO, the No. 1 steelmaker, advanced 3.64 percent.
Naver, the operator of the country's top Internet portal, shed 1.27 percent.
The local currency was trading at 1,141.05 won against the U.S. dollar, down 4.15 won from the previous session's close.
(END)
-
'Queen of Tears' weaves rich tapestry of Korean contemporary art -
Ateez member Yunho throws first pitch at MLB match between Dodgers, Mets -
N. Korea says Kim guided simulated nuclear counterattack drills for 1st time -
N. Korea calls envisioned U.S. aid to Ukraine 'hallucinogen' -
N. Korea calls on party propaganda officials to work harder
-
'Queen of Tears' weaves rich tapestry of Korean contemporary art -
Experts see possibility of N.K. conducting nuclear test before U.S. presidential vote -
Details of meeting between Yoon, opposition leader undecided: presidential office -
N. Korea says Kim guided simulated nuclear counterattack drills for 1st time -
Looming weekly closure of major hospitals feared to worsen medical service crisis
-
S. Korea eliminated in Olympic football qualifiers as poor defense, undisciplined play prove costly -
Indonesia coach left with mixed feelings after eliminating native S. Korea in Olympic football qualifiers -
ADOR CEO calls conflict with Hybe 'worst experience of my life' -
(LEAD) 10-man S. Korea lose to Indonesia to miss out on Paris Olympic football qualification -
S. Korea to acquire SM-3 shipborne missiles by 2030
