(LEAD) Seoul stocks open sharply lower after record surge on profit-taking
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Source: South Korea
Published: 2026-08-03 10:28 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: South Korea, Financial Markets
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