[Photo] KOSPI and KOSDAQ Open Lower Together

On March 19, 2026, as concerns about the prolonged Middle East war and rising international oil prices mounted, the domestic stock market fell and the won-dollar exchange rate opened higher. At the main branch dealing room of Hana Bank in Seoul, employees are monitoring the stock market and exchange rates. On this day, the KOSPI opened at 5,761.40, down 2.76% from the previous trading day, while the won-dollar exchange rate started at 1,505 won, up 21.9 won.

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