The benchmark Kospi edged closed higher led by shipbuilding and energy stocks, as crude oil futures were higher in on supply outage concerns and geopolitical risks.

In Seoul, most shares closed in mixed territory. Market bellwether Samsung Electronics fell 0.71 percent to 56,300 won ...

South Korean stocks rose for the second straight day Tuesday following a sharp gain the previous session ahead of the release ...

The financial arms of Samsung Group are continuing to earn more than the country's major banking groups, increasing their ...