Seoul shares open lower on U.S. slump

South Korean stocks opened lower Friday, as investors locked in profits after a three-session winning streak.

The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index dropped 27.51 points, or 1.01 percent, to 2,691.25 in the first 15 minutes of trading.

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Yoon confers awards on 34 meritorious people

President Yoon Suk Yeol conferred state awards on 34 meritorious people Friday, including a late South Korean doctor who dedicated his life to treating the sick in the Philippines.

The 34 people, including three married couples, were chosen from amo…

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