South Korean stocks closed 0.77 percent higher Wednesday, buoyed by easing Chinese inflation data that offset heightening fears over North Korea\'s repeated war threats, analysts said. The local currency inched up against the U.S. dollar.The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) climbed 14.84 points to finish at 1,935.58. Trading volume was light at 312.4 million shares worth 4.08 trillion won (US$3.57 billion) with advancers far outpacing decliners 640 to 187.