The KOSPI closed higher amid strong chip stocks.
The KOSPI rose 0.19 percent to close at 2,599.16 on net buying by foreigners and individuals.
Semiconductor stocks such as SK Hynix and Hanmi Semiconductor were strong, but Samsung Electronics fell more than 2%.
Samsung Electronics closed at 58,900 won, disgracing "50,000 electronics" based on its closing price for the first time in a year and seven months.
The tech-heavy KOSDAQ index closed 0.35 percent lower at 775.48 on net selling by foreigners and institutions.
The won-dollar exchange rate rose 0.5 won to 1,350.2 won as of 3:30 p.m. in Seoul's foreign exchange market.
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