The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) gained 11.77 points, or 0.49 percent, to settle at 2,403.73. Trading volume stood at 831.9 million shares worth 10.5 trillion won (9.2 billion U.S. dollars).
The local currency finished at 1,146.8 won versus the greenback, up 6.5 won from the previous close.
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