South Korean Stocks Close at Record High

Seoul, June 22 (QNA) – South Korean stocks closed at a new record high on Monday, supported by gains in semiconductor shares.
After opening down 1.08%, the benchmark KOSPI index rose 62.13 points, or 0.69%, to 9,114.55 points, after earlier touching 9,253.00 points.
Meanwhile, the local currency weakened against the US dollar. (QNA)