[Photo] KOSPI Falls Due to Rising International Oil Prices

As Iran's new Supreme Leader announced the continuation of the Strait of Hormuz blockade, the three major U.S. stock indexes all closed lower. On March 13, employees at the main branch dealing room of Hana Bank in Seoul monitored the stock market and exchange rates as the domestic stock market also opened lower. On this day, the KOSPI started trading at 5,412.39, down 3.06% from the previous session.

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