Korean investors snap up Japanese stocks amid yen weakness
Korean investors have poured money into Japanese stocks this year, taking advantage of a weaker yen and the roaring Japanese stock market, according to data from the Korea Securities Depository on Monday. In recent months, the Korean currency has been traded in the 900 won range against 100 Japanese yen, as the Bank of Japan continues to maintain negative rates to spur the local economy. Backed by the record low yen,...