On the 6th, KOSPI opened at 2154.97, down 21.49 points (0.99%) from the previous trading day due to increased volatility in the global financial markets caused by tensions in the US and the Middle East. Dealers are working in the dealing room of KEB Hana Bank in Jung-gu, Seoul. Photo by Jinhyung Kang aymsdream@

On the 6th, KOSPI opened at 2154.97, down 21.49 points (0.99%) from the previous trading day due to increased volatility in the global financial markets caused by tensions in the US and the Middle East. Dealers are working in the dealing room of KEB Hana Bank in Jung-gu, Seoul. Photo by Jinhyung Kang aymsdream@

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kwon Jae-hee] On the 6th, major Asian stock markets showed a broad decline as Middle East risks spread due to escalating tensions between the US and Iran.


The Korean stock market also moved significantly. The KOSPI index closed down 21.39 points (0.98%) at 2155.07. The KOSDAQ index also closed down 14.62 points (2.18%) at 655.31.


The Shanghai Composite Index in China was trading at 3:50 PM down 3.22 points (0.11%) at 3080.25.


At the same time, the Hong Kong Hang Seng Index was trading down 310.50 points (1.09%) at 28138.


On the day, Taiwan's TAIEX closed down 157.07 points (1.30%) at 11953.36.


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Japan's Nikkei 225 index closed at 23,204.86, down 1.91% (451.88 points) from the previous trading day. The TOPIX index closed down 1.39% (23.87 points) at 1697.49.


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