Seoul stocks rise 1.65% on chip gains despite Middle East tensions
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Source: The Korea Herald
Published: 2026-09-21 17:05 UTC+10:00
Section: All News
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, South Korea, Energy, World News
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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 US dollar.
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