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KOSPI Closes 1.55% Lower in 'Strong First, Weak Second' Pattern, KOSDAQ Drops 3.52%


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▲ The KOSPI closing price is displayed on the electronic board at the dealing room of Hana Bank in Jung-gu, Seoul, on the 18th. (Photo: Yonhap News)

The KOSPI fell more than 1.5% today (the 18th), retreating to the 6,800 range by the close.

According to the Korea Exchange, the KOSPI finished trading down 108.11 points, or 1.55%, at 6,869.83.

The index briefly rose to as high as 7,216.62 in the morning, but turned downward around midday, showing a "strong start, weak finish" pattern.

Meanwhile, the KOSDAQ index closed down 30.45 points, or 3.52%, at 834.20.

(Photo: Yonhap News)

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