Seoul shares end at nearly 2-year high on financial, auto gains
.... Automakers also enjoyed brisk trading, with industry leader Hyundai Motor rising 1.21 percent to 251,000 won and its affiliate Kia also adding 2.07 percent to end at 128,500 won. Tech behemoth Samsung Electronics gained 0.27 percent to finish at 74,300 won, and home appliance LG Electronics jumped 1.74 percent to 99,300 won. Secondary battery makers, however, lost ground following a plunge in US electr...