South Korea’s main share index reached its highest close since mid-September, tracking Wall Street, while some investors stayed on the sidelines ahead of a US jobs report later in the day.
The Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) ended up 0.8 per cent at 2,045.42 points, its highest closing level since September 19.
Seoul shares climbed 1.3 per cent this week.
The won finished onshore trade up 0.3 per cent at 1,092.7 per dollar from the previous close of 1,095.5 after reaching as high as 1,092.2 to post its highest intraday level since February 10. The currency rose 1 per cent this week.