[Photo] KOSPI Plunges at Opening

The KOSPI index suffered a direct blow from heightened geopolitical risks originating in the Middle East, such as concerns over a potential full-scale war between the United States and Iran, leading to a sharp decline of more than 4% at the opening on March 4, 2026. The index is displayed on the status board of the Hana Bank dealing room in Jung-gu, Seoul. The KOSPI index triggered a sell-side circuit breaker for two consecutive days.

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