Seoul shares ended higher on Wednesday.

The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) gained 14.04 points, or 0.60 percent, to settle at 2,348.26. Trading volume stood at 265 million shares worth 6.1 trillion won (5.3 billion U.S. dollars).

South Korea's currency finished at 1,141.5 won against the greenback, down 1.8 won from the previous close.