The South Korea stock market ended a four-day winning streak on Friday, with the KOSPI dropping 0.23% to finish at 3,175.77. Trade concerns weighed on global markets, with Asian bourses expected to follow the negative trend.
Mixed performances were seen from financial, technology, and industrial stocks. Key active stocks included Samsung Electronics, LG Chem, and SK Innovation. Wall Street also closed lower due to trade war concerns.
Crude oil prices rose on Friday after the International Energy Agency revised its oil supply forecast. West Texas Intermediate crude closed at $68.45 per barrel.
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