Seoul shares open higher despite U.S. losses amid Middle East pessimism

🇰🇷 Yonhap News (KR) — 2026-08-12

South Korean stocks opened higher despite losses in U.S. markets amid pessimism surrounding developments in the Middle East. The market showed tentative optimism despite geopolitical tensions, reflecting cautious investor sentiment in Seoul.

SEOUL, Aug. 12 (Yonhap) -- South Korean shares opened higher Wednesday, led by g...

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