[Photo] KOSPI Falls as Won-Dollar Exchange Rate Rises at Opening
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On March 19, 2026, concerns over a prolonged Middle East war and rising international oil prices led to a decline in the domestic stock market and an increase in the won-dollar exchange rate. At the headquarters 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 the session at 1,505 won, up 21.9 won.
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