'Strong First, Weak Second' KOSPI Closes Down 1.55%… KOSDAQ Drops 3.52%

The KOSPI fell by 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 (1.55%) at 6,869.83 compared to the previous trading day.

The index rose as high as 7,216.62 during the morning session, but shifted downward around lunchtime, showing a pattern of starting strong and finishing weak.

The KOSDAQ index closed down 30.45 points (3.52%) at 834.20.

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