S.Korean shares rise on hopes for Greek deal; won eases a tad
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By Yeawon Choi SEOUL, July 13 (Reuters) - Seoul shares rose around 1 percent on Monday morning, helped by both China's stock markets opening more strongly and hopes among South Korean investors that Greece and its creditors would eventually reach some deal. The Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) was up 1.2 percent to 2,055.92 by 0338 GMT. Gainers led losers by 3.2 to 1. "Investors see Greece and its creditors eventually reaching a deal over Greece, and the stronger opening in
