Seoul shares end higher on bargain hunting amid uncertainties; S. Korean won up

South Korean stocks ended slightly higher Friday as investors scooped up major technology stocks on bargain hunting, offsetting concerns over rising interest rates and oil prices. The Korean won rose against the US dollar. After opening lower, the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index went up 32.39 points, or 0.45 percent, to close at 7,003.74. Overnight, US stocks finished modestly higher as benchmark Treasury yields eased from fresh multi-decade highs, although gains were capped by risin

Source: The Korea Herald