South Korea's Kospi share index drops more than 12% as Iran war fears spur global sell-offs
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South Korea's Kospi share index drops more than 12% as Iran war fears spur global sell-offs
SEOUL -- South Korea's Kospi share index drops more than 12% as Iran war fears spur global sell-offs.
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