[Photo] Busy Dealing Room

As Iran's new Supreme Leader announced the continuation of the Strait of Hormuz blockade, all three major U.S. stock indexes closed lower. Reflecting this trend, the domestic stock market also opened lower on March 13. At the main branch dealing room of Hana Bank in Seoul, employees are monitoring the stock market, exchange rates, and other market indicators. On this day, the KOSPI started at 5,412.39, down 3.06% from the previous trading day.

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