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Seoul Shares Plunge 9% on Middle East Tensions, Tech Stock Sell-off

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  • Seoul's stock market experienced a sharp decline of 9% on Monday, with the KOSPI index falling 669.01 points.
  • Investors sold off technology stocks due to profit-taking and renewed Middle East tensions, while the Korean won weakened against the U.S. dollar.

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Seoul's stock market experienced a sharp decline of 9% on Monday, with the KOSPI index falling 669.01 points. Investors sold off technology stocks due to profit-taking and renewed Middle East tensions, while the Korean won weakened against the U.S. dollar.

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