Seoul shares end higher on tech rebound despite Middle East tensions

Seoul shares ended higher Tuesday on a rebound in technology heavyweights, although investors remained concerned about renewed tensions in the Middle East and uncertainty surrounding the artificial intelligence sector. The Korean won rose against the US dollar. After opening 0.56 percent lower, the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index reversed course to close 49.9 points, or 0.73 percent, higher at 6,856.83. The index fell to an intraday low of 6,448.86. The rebound followed a 9 percent p

By The Korea Herald