South Korean Stocks Up 0.62% To Another 52-Week High

The Korea Composite Stock Price Index, or the KOSPI, hit yet another 52-week high during the Tuesday trading session.

The Korea Composite Stock Price Index opened at 2,000.60, which was slightly above the previous day's close at 1,996.59.

The Korea Composite Stock Price Index remained in positive territory, steadily moving up for the entire Tuesday trading session.

The KOSPI ended the Tuesday trading session up 12.46 points, or 0.62%, at 2,009.05.

The KOSPI moved in a range between 1,996.82 and a 52-week high of 2,009.05.

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