Protectionism `wrong` in times of crisis: British treasurer
By Tony Chang
Appeals court says Hong Kong oil tanker responsible for oil spill
(ATTN: UPDATES with details of ruling, background)
S. Korean won jumps 4 pct against U.S. dollar
SEOUL, Dec. 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's currency surged nearly 4 percent against the U.S.
Seoul shares end up 3.6 pct on bank, auto gains
SEOUL, Dec. 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks closed 3.62 percent higher Wednesday as investors picked up bank and automobile shares, shrugging off overnight Wall Street losses, analysts said.
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KOSDAQ 324.15 UP 5.90 points (close)
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KOSPI 1,145.87 UP 40.03 points (close)
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Dollar ends at 1,393.8 won DN from 1,447.0 won
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(2nd LD) Intel files suit against S. Korea`s anti-trust fine
(ATTN: RECASTS headline, paras 1-2; CORRECTS typo in para 4; ADDS details on the KFTC's findings paras 9-11)
Renault Samsung closes its sole plant for 2 weeks amid sales slump
SEOUL, Dec. 10 (Yonhap) -- The local unit of French automaker Renault SA said Wednesday it will keep its sole plant in South Korea closed for two weeks amid a sharp decline in sales.
