The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) gained 49.09 points, or 1.92 percent, to settle at 2,602.59. Trading volume stood at 1.63 billion shares worth 15.5 trillion won (13.9 billion U.S. dollars).
The local currency finished at 1,110.4 won versus the greenback, up 3.9 won from the previous close.
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