[Photo] KOSPI Recovers to the 5,700 Mark

As expectations for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz rise, the Korean stock market opened higher and the won/dollar exchange rate started lower on March 17, 2026. Employees are seen working at the main dealing room of Hana Bank in Seoul. On this day, the KOSPI began trading at 5,711.80, up 161.95 points (2.92%) from the previous day. The won/dollar exchange rate opened at 1,490.0 won, down 7.5 won, while the KOSDAQ started at 1,156.83, up 18.54 points (1.63%).

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