Seoul to dedicate 7 percent of education budget to defectors, low-income students
SEOUL, Dec.
S. Korean stocks inch up on economic stimulus
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S. Korean stocks inch up on economic stimulus
SEOUL, Dec. 16 (Yonhap) -- South Korean shares managed to add 0.29 percent Tuesday, as retail investors bet that a government stimulus plan will pick up the slowing economy, analysts said.
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KOSDAQ 337.85 UP 2.70 points (close)
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Dollar ends at 1,349.6 won DN from 1,367.0 won
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KOSPI 1,161.56 UP 3.37 points (close)
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