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SEOUL, Dec 1 Asia Pulse - South Korean stocks got off to a good start, but soon crept down Friday as investor sentiment was dented by rising oil prices and negative U.S. economic data.
The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) fell 3.58 points, or 0.25 per cent, to 1,428.63 in the first 15 minutes of trading. The blue-chip KRX 100 lost 6.73 points, or 0.23 per cent, to 2,942.53. The tech-heavy KOSDAQ index gained 0.85 point, or 0.14 per cent, to 623.02.
U.S. crude oil for January delivery rose US$0.67 to settle at $63.13 on the New York ...