Seoul shares plunged 9 per cent as investors dumped technology stocks for profit-taking.

Seoul

Who

investors

What

When

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:42:54 GMT · 2h 47m ago

Where

Seoul ·

Why

Middle East tensions and profit-taking on technology stocks.

The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

The Seoul stock market experienced a significant decline of 9 percent, driven by a sell-off in technology stocks. This event indicates investor reaction to geopolitical tensions and a shift in market sentiment.

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Lokmat Times
https://www.lokmattimes.com/business/seoul-shares-tank-9-pc-on-tech-losses-amid-middle-east-tensions/
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Lokmat Times
https://www.lokmattimes.com/technology/seoul-shares-tank-9-pc-on-tech-losses-amid-middle-east-tensions-1/
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UPI News
https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2026/07/13/korea-KOSPI-Korea-Stock-Index-shares-fall-nine-percent-tech-losses/9091783932577/
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