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Defense stocks rise, autos, shipbuilders fall amid Middle East tensions
March 29, 2026
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The market capitalization of defense stocks rose while that of auto and shipbuilding shares fell on the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index about a month after US-Israeli air strikes on Iran, bourse data showed Sunday. According to data by the Korea Exchange, Samsung Electronics Co. retained the top spot in market capitalization, with 1,063.8 trillion won (705 billion) as of Friday, followed by SK hynix Inc.
with 657.1 trillion won. Top carmaker Hyundai Motor Co. remained in third place
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