TOKYO -- South Korean stocks declined 2% on Wednesday as the martial law showdown in the early hours roiled the country's markets.
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South Korean stocks fall 2% after martial law showdown
Short-term volatility expected to rise, confidence in the economy could be hit
People in Seoul on Dec. 4 watch a TV screen broadcasting a news report on South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration and subsequent lifting of martial law. © Reuters
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