Seoul shares close lower on extended Middle East tension; won sharply down
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Source: The Korea Herald
Published: 2026-03-12 18:48 UTC+10:00
Section: All News
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, South Korea, Energy, World News
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South Korean stocks closed lower Thursday amid escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, which triggered extreme volatility in global oil prices. The local currency fell sharply against the greenback.
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