Seoul shares down late Mon. morning as failed peace talks fuel concerns over prolonged war in Mideast
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Source: South Korea
Published: 2026-04-13 12:30 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Transport, Middle East, Military & Defence, South Korea, Iran, Financial Markets, US Politics, War & Conflict
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SEOUL, April 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks traded lower late Monday morning as investor concerns grew over a prolonged conflict in the Middle East after the U.S.-Iran peace talks failed to make progress, while U.S. President Donald Trump threatened a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
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