Seoul shares fall on escalating Hormuz tensions after peace talks fail; won declines
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Source: The Korea Herald
Published: 2026-04-13 17:05 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 closed lower Monday amid escalating tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz after the United States announced a blockade following failed peace talks with Iran. The local currency fell against the US dollar.
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