
The KOSPI opened down 161.03 points, or 2.40%, at 6,535.93.

The KOSPI opened down 161.03 points, or 2.40%, at 6,535.93.
Original reporting by Im Hye-rin for Seoul Economic Daily.
AI-translated from Korean. Quotes from foreign sources are based on Korean-language reports and may not reflect exact original wording.
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