(LEAD) Seoul shares open higher on chip gains despite Middle East tensions
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Source: South Korea
Published: 2026-09-09 10:27 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, South Korea
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