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Global Market: South Korean shares fall nearly 2% as Middle East tensions weigh on sentiment

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Core Development: Global Market: South Korean shares fall nearly 2% as Middle East tensions weigh on sentiment

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Market & Financial Impact: South Korean shares fell nearly 2% on Monday as renewed Middle East attacks heightened concerns over global energy supplies. Foreign investor selling and losses in chipmakers weighed on the KOSPI, while the won strengthened to its highest level since October 2024.

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Actionable Insight: 🔴 Bearish Risk: Regulatory scrutiny, profit decline, or sell-off risk may create near-term volatility.

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Global Market: South Korean shares fall nearly 2% as Middle East tensions weigh on sentiment

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