Seoul shares open higher on chip gains despite Middle East tensions
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Source: South Korea
Published: 2026-09-09 10:05 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, South Korea, Energy
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SEOUL, Sept. 9 (Yonhap) -- Seoul shares opened higher Wednesday, as gains in major chipmakers offset lingering concerns over escalating tensions in the Middle East and rising oil prices.
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