(LEAD) Seoul stocks take breather after 6-day rise on profit-taking (opens original article in a new tab)

Seoul stocks declined slightly after a six-day rise as investors took profits from the AI boom and amid concerns over Iran's situation.

• Seoul stocks took a breather after a 6-day rise due to profit-taking
• Investors cashed out gains from AI boom and Iran uncertainty
• Retail investors bought 1.7 trillion won while institutional and foreign investors sold 1.6 trillion won