Seoul shares open 1.86 pct higher despite U.S. chip sell-offs (opens original article in a new tab)

Seoul shares opened 1.86 percent higher despite U.S. chip sell-offs, while U.S. tech indices declined sharply.

• South Korean stocks opened higher despite U.S. semiconductor sell-offs
• KOSPI increased 1.86 percent to 8,356.79 at the opening
• U.S. tech indices declined sharply with Nasdaq down 2.21 percent