Seoul stock market close lower

SEOUL, Dec. 29 (Chinese media) -- South Korean stocks ended lower on Monday.

The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) fell 0.27 points or

0.02 percent to 1,117.59.

The volume was moderate at 308.5 million shares worth 2.58 trillion won

(2.04 billion U.S. dollars).

The local currency finished at 1,263 won to the U.S. dollar, up 36 won from

Friday's close.