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Seoul shares open sharply lower amid persistent AI woes, rising oil prices

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South Korean stocks opened sharply lower on Oct. 23, 2026, due to declines in U.S. AI and semiconductor shares and rising oil prices amid geopolitical tensions involving Yemen's Houthi rebels attacking Saudi facilities.

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