[Photo] KOSPI Surges, Buy-Sidecar Triggered Early in the Session

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, as the KOSPI surged more than 4% in just one day following a sharp plunge, triggering a buy-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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