Seoul shares hit fresh six-week closing high

Seoul shares rose to hit a fresh six-week closing high on Friday, fueled by defensive issues such as cosmetics maker Amorepacific.

Seoul shares rose to hit a fresh six-week closing high on Friday, fueled by defensive issues such as cosmetics maker Amorepacific.

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The Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) finished up 0.24 per cent at 1,711.95 points, the highest close since early May.