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South Korean shares tumble amid renewed US-Iran tensions

South Korean shares fell 4%, while the won strengthened, amid renewed tensions between the United States and Iran.

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The move signals significant market sensitivity to geopolitical escalation and may indicate broader regional risk aversion.

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  1. Seoul shares tumble 4 pct on renewed U.S.-Iran tensions; won strengthens ↗upi.com · Recorded source date: Sep 2, 2026, 3:32 PM UTC

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