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(LEAD) S. Korea’s current account returns to surplus in May

South Korea logged the largest current account surplus in 32 months in May on the back of a sharp rise in the trade surplus and increased dividend income, central bank data showed Friday.

The country’s current account surplus reached US$8.92 billion…

Seoul shares extend gains late Fri. morning ahead of U.S. data

Seoul shares extended gains late Friday morning as investors await U.S. jobs data this week for clues on the Federal Reserve’s future policy path.

The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) gained 34 points, or 1.2 percent, to 2,858.94 …