South Korea stocks gain 1.64% as chipmakers lift KOSPI
South Korean shares rose more than 1% Friday, led by chipmakers. The benchmark KOSPI closed up 107.73 points, or 1.64%, at 6,687.21, but still logged a third straight weekly loss amid worries about high bond yields.
Round-up of South Korean financial markets:** South Korean shares rose more than 1% on Friday, led by gains in chipmakers, but still posted a third consecutive weekly loss amid worries about high bond yields.** The benchmark KOSPI KRX:KOSPI closed up 107.73 points, or 1.64%, at 6,687.21, marking it…