February 26, 2024

Seoul shares down 0.49 pct in late-morning trade

South Korean stocks traded 0.49 percent lower late Monday morning after the announcement of the government’s “value-up” program.

The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) had lost 13.18 points to 2,654.52 as of 11:20 a.m.

Earlier in t…

Police begin probe into mass resignations of trainee doctors

Police have begun an investigation into key officials of two doctors’ associations over possible legal violations related to the ongoing strike by trainee doctors, Seoul’s police chief said Monday.

Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency Commissioner Cho J…