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Seoul shares open 1.86% higher despite US chip sell-offs

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Yonhap News Agency
· Jun 24, 2026
(URGENT) Seoul shares open 1.86 pct higher despite U.S. chip sell-offs
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The korea Herald News
· Jul 9, 2026
Seoul shares end higher on institutional buying
Seoul shares ended higher Thursday as institutional buying helped offset heavy retail selling amid a reassessment of the outlook for artificial intelligence demand. The Korean won fell against the US dollar. After opening 3.3 percent higher, the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index trimmed earlier gains to close up 45.12 points, or 0.62 percent, at 7,291.91. Trade volume was moderate at 574.75 million shares worth 37.46 trillion won (24.9 billion), with decliners outnumbering gainers 651
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Related coverage for "Seoul shares open 1.86% higher despite US chip sell-offs": Yonhap News Agency — (URGENT) Seoul shares open 1.86 pct higher despite U.S. chip sell-offs. The korea Herald News — Seoul shares end higher on institutional buying