SEOUL, Feb. 6 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks closed a tad higher Monday, lifted by improved U.S. economic data, but the gains were limited on renewed concern over Greece's default, analysts said. The local currency fell against the U.S. dollar.
The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) gained 0.79 points, or 0.04 percent, to finish at 1,973.13. Trading volume was heavy at 515.3 million shares worth 7.21 trillion won (US$6.43 billion) with decliners outpacing gainers 433 to 400.
