[Photo] KOSPI Opens with Nearly 3% Gain

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

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