Seoul shares down over 5% late Wednesday morning on tech losses

South Korean stocks took a sharp hit late Wednesday morning, with the main index plummeting over 5 percent as investors sold off technology shares. This decline was fueled by rising bond yields and ongoing tensions in the Middle East, which have created uncertainty in the market. The losses are significant, as they indicate a loss of investor confidence in the technology sector and a broader concern about the global economic outlook.

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Rising bond yields and geopolitical tensions are causing investors to sell technology shares. This could lead to a decline in investor sentiment and a decrease in stock prices.

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