KOSPI Closes 2.7% Lower, Falling Below 7,000 Milestone in Four Sessions

The KOSPI tumbled by over 2% today (the 28th) as trading resumed following the Chuseok holiday.

The KOSPI closed at 6,889.74, down 191.18 points or 2.70% from the previous trading session.

It fell below the 7,000 threshold, dubbed the "thousands-KOSPI," for the first time in four sessions.

The index started at 7,057.86, down 23.06 points or 0.33%, before expanding its losses.

The KDAQ opened at 845.48, up 1.00 point or 0.12%.

At the closing bell, it finished at 846.58, up 2.10 points or 0.25%.

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