On the 20th, the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) surged more than 4% in early trading, triggering a buy-side car, as the domestic market indexes were displayed on the electronic board in the dealing room of Hana Bank in Jung-gu, Seoul. As of 9:05 a.m., the won-dollar exchange rate was 1,389 won, down 8.7 won from the previous day’s closing price. Photo by Jinhyung Kang, August 20, 2026

On the 20th, the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) surged more than 4% in early trading, triggering a buy-side car, as the domestic market indexes were displayed on the electronic board in the dealing room of Hana Bank in Jung-gu, Seoul. As of 9:05 a.m., the won-dollar exchange rate was 1,389 won, down 8.7 won from the previous day’s closing price. Photo by Jinhyung Kang, August 20, 2026

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KOSPI opened at 6,759.95, down 92.63 points (1.35%).



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