Korean shares posted growth for the fourth straight session, thanks to eased concerns about the global economic recovery.

The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) on Monday rose 12 points to close at 1,792, approaching the 1800 mark.

Individuals and institutions were net sellers of some 150 billion won worth shares, respectively, while foreigners purchased a net 330 billion won.

The tech-heavy KOSDAQ also rose four points to finish at 482.

On the Seoul foreign exchange market, the local currency gained three-point-nine won to the U.S. dollar to close at 1,171.2 won, rising for the fourth straight session.