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KOSPI Retreats to 6,700 Level Amid Broad Market Weakness

Finance · Investment Banks/Brokers · yonhap_finance · 2026-09-01

The KOSPI index opened lower and continues to fluctuate around the 6,700 mark, while the KOSDAQ also tracks downward in early morning trading.

What Happened

Market Movement: The KOSPI index opened lower today and is currently fluctuating within the 6,700 range. As of 9:02 AM, the index was down 0.83% at 6,763.46 points.

Opening Performance: The index started the session at 6,784.29, marking a 0.52% decline from the previous close. Selling pressure has persisted, keeping the index in negative territory throughout the early session.

KOSDAQ Status: The KOSDAQ index is also experiencing a downturn, reflecting the broader market sentiment. It was trading at 830.18, down 0.49% from the previous session's close.

Investor Sentiment: Market participants are showing caution as both major indices show signs of weakness. Investors are closely monitoring the market for further volatility throughout the day.

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