(URGENT) Seoul stocks snap 3-day winning streak on tech slump

Seoul stocks closed sharply down on Friday, August 28, snapping a three-day winning streak. The downturn was primarily driven by a slump in the technology sector.

The decline marks a sudden reversal for the South Korean market following three consecutive sessions of gains. Market analysts and observers noted the heavy impact of the tech sector's performance on the broader index's trajectory during the session.