Day: December 29, 2021

Seoul shares end lower on ex-dividend date, profit-taking

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Seoul shares closed lower Wednesday on ex-dividend date and profit-taking amid lingering concerns over the economic implications of the omicron strain. The local currency rose against the U.S. dollar.   The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) fell 26.95 points, or 0.89 percent, to 2,993.29 points.   Trading volume was moderate at about 536.6 … Read more

CIO checked phone logs of Yoon and his wife

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The state anti-corruption investigation office has checked the phone logs of main opposition presidential candidate Yoon Suk-yeol and his wife, a campaign official said Wednesday, accusing the powerful agency of a widespread illegal surveillance campaign.   The Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO) has come under fire following revelations that it obtained the phone … Read more