[Photo] KOSPI Triggers Buy-Side Sidecar
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An employee monitors the stock market and exchange rates at the main branch dealing room of Hana Bank in Jung-gu, Seoul, on February 3, 2026, as the KOSPI surged more than 4% in a single day following a sharp plunge, triggering a buy-side sidecar (temporary suspension of program buy orders). On this day, the KOSPI index opened at 5,114.81, up 165.14 points (3.34%) from the previous session.
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