Seoul shares end slightly higher on gov't stimulus
June 26, 2015
South Korean stocks closed slightly higher Friday as investors' sentiment was boosted by the government's announcement of a stimulus plan, but the gain was limited by Greek debt woes, analysts said. The local currency lost ground against the U.S. dollar.The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) added 5.20 points, or 0.25 percent, to 2,090.26. Trading volume was moderate at 485 million shares worth 6.24 trillion won ($5.59 billion), with losers outpacing gainers 516 to 290.Seoul sha