South Korea Stocks Drop, Won Stable As Asian Markets Fluctuate

South Korea has been plunged into political crisis after President Yoon Suk Yeol briefly imposed martial law on the country this week (Credit: AFP)

Equities extended losses in Seoul on Thursday, while the won stabilised as South Korea entered a period of uncertainty with President Yoon Suk Yeol clinging to power after his brief imposition of martial law this week.

And Bitcoin broke past the $100,000 mark for the first time Thursday on hopes US President-elect Donald Trump will push through measures to deregulate cryptocurrencies when he takes office next month.