South Korean stocks rose over 1.4 percent Monday as financial, auto and other blue chips advanced after last week's overall market decline amid eased tensions in the Middle East. The Korean won rose against the US dollar. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index climbed 37.58 points, or 1.45 percent, to close at 2,629.44. Trade volume was moderate at 389 million shares worth 10.85 trillion won ($7.86 bill...