Seoul shares ended slightly lower on Wednesday.

The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) inched down 0.78 points, or 0.04 percent, to settle at 2,133.00. Trading volume stood at 370 million shares worth 4.8 trillion won (4.2 billion U.S. dollars).

South Korea's currency finished at 1,143.6 won against the greenback, up 5.2 won from Tuesday's close.