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Seoul stocks dip nearly 3% amid escalating Middle East conflict
March 30, 2026
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Seoul stocks fell nearly 3 percent Monday, led by heavy foreign selling, as an intensifying conflict surrounding Iran deepened concerns about global oil supplies and market uncertainties. The Korean won weakened against the US dollar. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index fell 161.57 points, or 2.97 percent, to 5,277.3, extending the losing streak to a third session.
Trade volume was moderate at 721.04 million shares worth 20.66 trillion won (13.64 billion), with losers outnumbering w
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