Seoul shares open sharply lower as new Iran leader vows to keep Hormuz blockade
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Source: The Korea Herald
Published: 2026-03-13 11:13 UTC+10:00
Section: All News
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, South Korea, Iran, World News
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South Korean stocks started sharply lower Friday after the new Iranian leader vowed to maintain the blockade of the crucial Middle East waterway, pushing global crude prices toward the $100 level.
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