South Korean shares declined for three straight sessions Wednesday as foreigners sold off stocks ahead of major economic events this month that boosted uncertainties.
The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) inched down 3.48 points, or 0.18 percent, to 1,913.66 at the close.
Trading volume stood at 281 million shares worth 4.34 trillion won (4 billion U.S. dollars).