KOSPI edges lower as chip weakness, inflation concerns keep investors cautious - The Korea Times

The KOSPI and Kosdaq are displayed in the dealing room of Hana Bank in Seoul, Friday.

The benchmark KOSPI closed at 6,258.77, down 0.6 percent from the previous session, while the secondary Kosdaq closed at 798.81, down 0.36 percent.

Yonhap The KOSPI edged lower Friday as investors remained cautious, with weakness in chip stocks and lingering inflation concerns over the Middle East conflict keeping risk appetite in check.

The benchmark index closed at 6,258.77, down 0.6 percent from the previous session.

It opened 1.09 percent higher but gave up its early gains and slipped into negative territory.