South Korea's KOSPI stock market rose 1.05% to 2,656.33 on Friday, driven by financial shares, tech stocks, and industrials.

South Korea's KOSPI stock market rose 1.05% to 2,656.33 on Friday, as financial shares, tech stocks, and industrials gained, extending its positive trend over the last week. The global forecast for Asian markets is positive, supported by upbeat inflation data and a boost from oil and tech companies. Major US averages opened higher and remained in the green, indicating a strong lead from Wall Street.