On the 20th, the KOSPI index surged over 4% in the early session, triggering a buy-side circuit breaker. The domestic stock market index was displayed on the electronic board at the Hana Bank dealing room in Jung-gu, Seoul. The USD-KRW exchange rate stood at 1,389 won as of 9:05 a.m., down 8.7 won from the previous day's closing price. August 20, 2026. Photo by Jinhyung Kang

On the 20th, the KOSPI index surged over 4% in the early session, triggering a buy-side circuit breaker. The domestic stock market index was displayed on the electronic board at the Hana Bank dealing room in Jung-gu, Seoul. The USD-KRW exchange rate stood at 1,389 won as of 9:05 a.m., down 8.7 won from the previous day's closing price. August 20, 2026. Photo by Jinhyung Kang

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KOSDAQ opened at 824.05, down 16.84 points (2.00%).



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