S.Korean shares drop as Sino-U.S. tension escalates over Hong Kong
May 28, 2020 at 01:28 AM EDT
Round-up of South Korean financial markets: ** South Korean shares fell on Thursday as escalating tensions between China and the United States over Hong Kong offset the central bank's move to cut rates to a record low. The Korean won weakened, while the benchmark bond yield fell. ** As of 0421 GMT, the Seoul stock marke