Yonhap News Summary

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The following is the second summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Tuesday.

Seoul shares close up 1.36 pct on U.S. gains

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SEOUL, Nov. 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks ended up 1.36 percent Tuesday in an erratic session as investors picked up recently beaten-down shares following overnight rallies in U.S.

Today in Korean history, Nov. 26

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1986 -- The government announces plans to build a "Peace Dam" on the upper stretches of the Han River that flows through Seoul to counter a possible North Korean "flood" offensive.

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