Seoul shares plummet over 7% on Middle East conflict fears; won sharply down
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Source: The Korea Herald
Published: 2026-03-03 18:30 UTC+10:00
Section: All News
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, South Korea, Financial Markets, World News, War & Conflict
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South Korean stocks plunged more than 7 percent Tuesday to close below the 5,800-point mark as investor sentiment was dampened by escalating geopolitical concerns triggered by the ongoing Middle East conflict. The Korean won lost sharply against the US dollar.
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