South Korean stocks closed almost flat Friday as investors had mixed views on the future direction of the global economy, analysts said. The South Korean won traded higher against the U.S. dollar. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) moved up 3.03 points, or 0.15 percent, to 1,981.00. Trading volume was low at 241 million shares worth 3.4 trillion won (US$3.18 billion), with gainers outpacing losers 479 to 303.