SEOUL: South Korean stocks closed higher Wednesday, led by gains in refiners, chemicals and brokerage houses, analysts said. The Korean won weakened against the greenback.
The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) added 12.23 points, or 0.6 percent, to end at 2,059.26. Trading volume was heavy at 527.4 million shares worth 6.12 trillion won (US$5.61 billion), with gainers surpassing decliners 455 to 361.







