KOSPI Drops Over 3% Intraday... Retreats to 1610 Level
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[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jihwan] On the afternoon of the 18th, the KOSPI index saw a sharp decline, falling more than 3% during the session and barely holding the 1610 level.
As of 3:12 PM on the same day, the KOSPI stood at 1614.04, down 58.40 points (3.49%) from the previous trading day.
The KOSPI opened at 1686.12, up 13.68 points (0.82%) from the previous day, rose briefly during the session, but then turned downward, with the decline accelerating in the afternoon.
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The KOSDAQ also recorded a drop of 18.41 points (3.58%), standing at 496.32.
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