The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) gained 21.04 points, or 0.89 percent, to settle at 2,386.94. Trading volume stood at 722.8 million shares worth 8.8 trillion won (7.6 billion U.S. dollars).
The local currency finished at 1,158.2 won versus the greenback, up 2.8 won from the previous close.
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