[Photo] KOSPI Opens Lower Amid Middle East Uncertainty

As doubts emerged over the conclusion of ceasefire negotiations in the Middle East war, all three major U.S. stock indices fell, and the domestic stock market also opened lower on May 8. At the dealing room of Hana Bank’s headquarters in Jung-gu, Seoul, an employee is monitoring the stock market and exchange rates. On this day, the KOSPI began trading at 7,353.94, down 1.82% from the previous session.

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