Seoul, November 10 (QNA) - South Korean stocks finished more than 4 percent higher on Tuesday, ending a three-session streak of sharp declines, supported by strong gains in technology shares.
The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) closed up 220.28 points, or 4.39 percent, to 5,239.13, after rising as high as 5,300.92 during the session.
After opening 4.55 percent higher, the Korea Exchange activated a buy-side sidecar for the main bourse, temporarily suspending program trading for KOSPI-listed shares for five minutes. (QNA)