South Korean stocks inched down 0.31 percent on Wednesday as foreign investors turned net sellers in nine sessions at the start of corporate earnings season, analysts said. The local currency declined against the U.S. greenback.
The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) fell 6.16 points to 2,000.50. Trading volume was moderate at 267 million shares worth 3.7 trillion won (US$3.66 billion), with decliners outnumbering gainers 430 to 387.