South Korean stocks plummeted more than 6 percent Friday, after briefly topping the historic 8,000-point landmark, as investors moved to cash out tech and other market heavyweights.

South Korean stocks rebounded by more than 2 percent to settle above the 7,800-point mark Wednesday as investors scooped up semiconductor and auto shares amid l

South Korean stocks opened at a new high Thursday, attempting to reach another historic milestone of 8,000, as large-cap shares took a cue from an overnight ral