South Korea’s KOSPI closes down 0.81% at 5,018.85, lowest since February

Cointime reports: South Korea’s KOSPI index closed down 0.81% at 5,018.85 on November 9, its lowest closing level since February. Japan’s Nikkei 225 rose 2.33% to 58,775.50 the same day, leaving the two major Asian benchmarks moving in opposite directions.