Seoul shares open sharply lower on escalating Mideast crisis, US rate freeze
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Source: The Korea Herald
Published: 2026-03-19 11:44 UTC+10:00
Section: All News
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Middle East, Military & Defence, South Korea, Iran, Energy, World News, Business & Economy, War & Conflict
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South Korean shares kicked off sharply lower Thursday after the Middle East's critical energy facilities were attacked during the US and Israel-led war against Iran, and the US Federal Reserve's decision to keep its interest rates unchanged.
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