Seoul shares fall on escalating Hormuz tensions after peace talks fail; won declines
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Source: South Korea
Published: 2026-04-13 16:59 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, South Korea, Iran
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SEOUL, April 13 (Yonhap) -- 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 U.S. dollar.
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