by Cho Yongjun
Published 13 Mar.2026 09:44(KST)
As Iran's new Supreme Leader announced intentions to continue the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, all three major U.S. stock indexes ended lower, and the domestic stock market also opened lower on March 13. At the main branch dealing room of Hana Bank in Seoul, employees are monitoring the stock market, exchange rates, and other indicators. On this day, the KOSPI started trading at 5,412.39, down 3.06% from the previous session.
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