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Seoul shares end higher amid lingering woes over AI, Iran crisis

Among decliners, top carmaker Hyundai Motor fell 0.13 percent to 392,500 won and national flag carrier Korean Air declined 0.38 percent to 26,100 won

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Among decliners, top carmaker Hyundai Motor fell 0.13 percent to 392,500 won and national flag carrier Korean Air declined 0.38 percent to 26,100 won. Market bellwether Samsung Electronics rose 0.21 percent to 240,000 won, and its industry rival SK hynix climbed 0.64 percent to 1,577,000 won. Defense giant Hanwha Aerospace jumped 9.25 percent to 1,004,000 won and Korea Aerospace Industries jumped 11.16 percent to 137,500 won.

Furthermore, The index tumbled 5.12 percent Monday after surging a record 18 percent on Friday. Trade volume was moderate at 310.58 million shares worth 27.87 trillion won ($19.4 billion), with winners far outnumbering losers 786 to 95. Overnight, US stocks advanced as Amazon gained 4.5 percent after reporting strong earnings, helping lift shares of companies benefiting from demand for AI.

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Among decliners, top carmaker Hyundai Motor fell 0.13 percent to 392,500 won and national flag carrier Korean Air declined 0.38 percent to 26,100 won.
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Market bellwether Samsung Electronics rose 0.21 percent to 240,000 won, and its industry rival SK hynix climbed 0.64 percent to 1,577,000 won.
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Defense giant Hanwha Aerospace jumped 9.25 percent to 1,004,000 won and Korea Aerospace Industries jumped 11.16 percent to 137,500 won.
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The index tumbled 5.12 percent Monday after surging a record 18 percent on Friday.
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Trade volume was moderate at 310.58 million shares worth 27.87 trillion won ($19.4 billion), with winners far outnumbering losers 786 to 95.
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Overnight, US stocks advanced as Amazon gained 4.5 percent after reporting strong earnings, helping lift shares of companies benefiting from demand for AI.
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Investors remain concerned about whether massive investment in AI will lead to stronger growth and profits.
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