Seoul stocks rise 1.65 pct on chip gains despite Middle East tensions
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Source: South Korea
Published: 2026-09-21 16:34 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, South Korea, Energy
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SEOUL, Sept. 21 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks rose Monday as investors scooped up semiconductor shares, offsetting concerns over renewed tensions in the Middle East and elevated oil prices. The Korean won strengthened against the U.S. dollar.
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