Seoul shares end lower, snapping 5-day winning streak, on profit-taking
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Source: South Korea
Published: 2026-08-18 16:39 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Military & Defence, South Korea, Iran, Financial Markets, War & Conflict
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SEOUL, Aug. 18 (Yonhap) -- Seoul shares ended lower Tuesday, snapping a five-day winning streak, as investors locked in profits on large-cap stocks amid fading hopes for a deal to end the war between Iran and the United States.
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