Seoul shares extend gains late Wed. morning amid Hormuz hopes, easing AI concerns
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Source: South Korea
Published: 2026-08-05 12:31 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, South Korea, Iran, Technology & AI, Financial Markets, Technology
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SEOUL, Aug. 5 (Yonhap) -- Seoul shares extended gains late Wednesday morning as easing concerns over artificial intelligence (AI) profitability and hopes for an interim agreement between the United States and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz lifted investor sentiment.
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