Seoul shares extend losses late Wednesday morning as tech stocks fall

South Korean stocks continued to decline late on Wednesday morning, with technology shares leading the losses. This downturn is significant because technology stocks often drive the overall market trend in Seoul. The decline in these shares, combined with easing concerns over high bond yields and falling oil prices, has led to a drop in the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) by 1.16 percent to 6,860.73. The losses in Seoul contrast with gains on Wall Street.

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Seoul shares are falling due to declines in technology stocks. This could lead to a decrease in investor sentiment and a potential sell-off in the market.

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