South Korea's Kospi Index Rises, Heading for Best Quarter in Four Years

(Bloomberg) -- South Korean stocks rose, with the
key index set for its best quarter in four years, on speculation
strong domestic demand and export growth will speed up an
economic recovery. LG.Philips LCD Co. and Woori Finance Holdings
Co. gained.

``The economy will pick up in the second half,'' said James
Huh, who helps manage $540 million at Macquarie-IMM Investment
Management Co. in Seoul. ``Consumption is likely to improve and
export momentum will hold firm. Exporters, consumer stocks and
brokerages are good investments.''


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South Korean Stocks Climb for Second Day; LG.Philips, Exporters Lead Gains

(Bloomberg) -- South Korean stocks rose for a second
day on speculation strong exports will accelerate recovery of the
economy. LG.Philips LCD Co. and Posco gained.

The Kospi index added 8.94, or 0.5 percent, to 1760.69 as of
9:46 a.m. in Seoul. It's set to fall 0.6 percent this week and
rise 3.5 percent for the month. Second-quarter gain is 21 percent.


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South Korea's Kospi Is Little Changed; SK Corp. Rises, LG.Philips Falls

(Bloomberg) -- South Korea's Kospi index swung
between gains and losses. SK Corp. rose after Daewoo Securities
Co. said earnings will improve on strong refining margins.

LG.Philips LCD Co. declined as some investors judged recent
gains excessive.


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