February 23, 2024

Seoul shares end higher for 2nd day on Nvidia earnings

South Korean stocks finished slightly higher Friday as foreign investors bet on local tech shares following AI chip giant Nvidia’s strong earnings results. The Korean won lost against the U.S. dollar.

The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index …

Foreign currency deposits snap 2-month rise in January

Foreign currency deposits declined in January as companies curtailed part of their dollar holdings, central bank data showed Friday.

Residents’ outstanding foreign currency-denominated deposits reached US$98.1 billion at end-January, down $5.78 bill…

BTS’ J-Hope to appear on Tving’s dance show ‘DNAcers’

BTS’ J-Hope will make a guest appearance on Tving’s original show “DNAcers,” the streaming service said Friday.

The rapper-dancer will make a surprise appearance as a messenger to give missions to the participants of the dance battle show.

Tving’s …

Seoul shares up 0.45 pct in late-morning trade

South Korean stocks traded 0.45 percent higher late Friday morning led by gains in large-cap shares.

The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) had added 11.88 points to 2,676.15 as of 11:20 a.m.

SK hynix, the second-biggest share in t…