South Korean stocks slip 0.3 pct, airlines fall

SEOUL, Dec 27 (Reuters) - South Korean stocks fell 0.3 percent on Thursday as higher oil prices pressured fuel cost-sensitive firms such as Korean Air (003490.KS), though trading was limited in the end-year holiday period.

The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index was down 0.28 percent at 1,901.42 points as of 0003 GMT, with Korean Air shedding 0.95 percent to 72,600 won.

(Reporting by Kim Soyoung; Editing by Sei Chong)