Won trades near 15-month high after North Korea's rocket launch

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The South Korea Won traded close to the highest level in 15 months and stocks rose after North Korea's rocket launch. The Won closed 0.2% higher at 1,074.93 per U.S. Dollar in Seoul. It fetched 1,073.64, the strongest since September 2011, before paring gains following the rocket launch. The Kospi Index gained 0.6%, closing at its highest level since October 9.
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