Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=bwFD8HE7aix Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter South Korean stock market plunges over potential Iran-related energy crisis • FRANCE 24 English [Klqizh1TFOE] Health Updated on August 09, 2026 EDT — Published on August 09, 2026 EDT In a shock for South Korea, the country's KOSPI index dropped by over 12 percent Wednesday in its worst sell off ever. Share prices took a dive as investors panicked about a potential energy crisis if the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked. South Korea, alongside many Asian countries, is especially dependent on Middle Eastern oil, making its businesses vulnerable to the geopolitics of the region. #iran #southkorea #globaltrade 🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: 🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: 🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: Like us on Facebook: Follow us on X: Bluesky: and Threads: Browse the news in pictures on Instagram: Discover our TikTok videos: Get the latest top stories on Telegram: oMZNAZvD6kR NsHl7hhQ9Gx klocuyPSSYa mAvTMECi6H0 K46HJozlnn3 LV4zpy5C3F5
In a shock for South Korea, the country's KOSPI index dropped by over 12 percent Wednesday in its worst sell off ever. Share prices took a dive as investors panicked about a potential energy crisis if the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked. South Korea, alongside many Asian countries, is especially dependent on Middle Eastern oil, making its businesses vulnerable to the geopolitics of the region. #iran #southkorea #globaltrade 🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: 🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: 🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: Like us on Facebook: Follow us on X: Bluesky: and Threads: Browse the news in pictures on Instagram: Discover our TikTok videos: Get the latest top stories on Telegram: oMZNAZvD6kR NsHl7hhQ9Gx klocuyPSSYa mAvTMECi6H0 K46HJozlnn3 LV4zpy5C3F5