(2nd LD) S. Korea expands currency swaps with Japan, China
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Seoul shares tumble 4.38 pct on failed U.S. auto bailout
SEOUL, Dec. 12 (Yonhap) -- South Korean shares plunged 4.38 percent Friday as investor confidence was buffeted by the collapse of a U.S. bailout plan for automakers, analysts said.
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KOSDAQ 320.07 DN 8.42 points (close)
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KOSPI 1,103.82 DN 50.61 points (close)
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Dollar ends at 1,372.5 won UP from 1,358.5 won
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