by Yun Dongju
Published 04 Mar.2026 09:49(KST)
On March 4, the KOSPI index was displayed on the status board in the dealing room of Hana Bank in Jung-gu, Seoul, as it plunged by more than 4% at the opening due to geopolitical risks stemming from the Middle East, including concerns over a full-scale conflict between the United States and Iran. The KOSPI index triggered a sell-side sidecar for the second consecutive day.
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