Seoul shares fall 0.8 pct as builders lose ground

SEOUL, Nov 26 (Reuters) - Seoul shares fell 0.8 percent after volatile trade on Thursday, as builders sank on order worries following news of financial troubles at Dubai's flagship state-owned firms, but techs and retail issues lent support.

The Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) ended down 0.77 percent at 1,599.52 points.

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