Seoul shares sink nearly 6% on tech rout, rising yields
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Source: The Korea Herald
Published: 2026-08-19 17:22 UTC+10:00
Section: All News
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: South Korea, Technology & AI, Energy, Financial Markets, World News, Technology
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Seoul shares dipped nearly 6 percent Wednesday, led by steep losses in chipmakers, as rising oil prices and global bond yields dampened investor sentiment. The Korean won rose against the US dollar.
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