South Korean Stocks End Friday Up 0.41% (EWY)

The Korean stock market opened Friday trading in negative territory, then steadily rose higher for most of the day before ending in positive territory. The Korea Composite Stock Price Index opened at 2,073.68, which was slightly below the previous trading day's close at 2,077.61. The KOSPI ended the Friday trading session up 8.59 points, or 0.41%, at 2,086.20. The KOSPI moved in a range between 2,068.66 and 2,086.20. Investors who would like to invest in South Korean equities might want to consider the iShares MSCI South Korea Index

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