South Korean Stocks Climb 0.37% To Another 52-Week High

The Korea Composite Stock Price Index, or the KOSPI, opened above the previous day's closing level then spent much of the day moving back and forth between positive and negative territory before a rally late in the afternoon sent share prices to another 52-week high.

The Korea Composite Stock Price Index opened at 2,047.82, which was above the previous day's close at 2,043.49.

The KOSPI ended the Thursday trading session up 7.51 points, or 0.37%, at 2,051.00.

The KOSPI moved within a range between 2,041.66 and a 52-week high of 2,052.97.

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