South Korean shares open lower as Middle East tensions push oil prices higher
South Korean equities opened lower amid escalating tensions in the Middle East and rising oil prices. The move reflects heightened regional risk and potential pressure on energy-importing economies.
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Why it matters
Higher oil prices and geopolitical risk can worsen inflation and market volatility in South Korea and wider Asia.
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