Seoul shares close 1.58 pct higher
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Seoul shares rise on steel, shipbuilder gains
SEOUL, Nov.
Lee to visit U.S., Latin America Nov. 14-25 for multilateral summit
By Yoo Cheong-mo
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KOSDAQ 332.17 UP 6.63 points (close)
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KOSPI 1,152.46 UP 17.97 points (close)
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Dollar ends at 1,326.3 won DN from 1,328.8 won
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S. Korean oil company signs exploration pact with Uzbekistan
By Lee Joon-seung
Lee vows to attain 4 percent economic growth in 2009
By Yoo Cheong-mo
