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South Korean Stocks Fall To Two-Week Low
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South Korean shares plunged more than 6% on Monday, March 23, 2026, with the KOSPI falling 375.45 points to 5,405.75, its lowest close since March 9. The won weakened to 1,517.3 per dollar, a 17-year low, as heightened Iran-U.S. tensions and threats against Gulf energy facilities prompted heavy foreign selling and triggered trading curbs. Market volatility pushed the 10-year yield up to 3.880%.
Key Points
- 1Reports show KOSPI fell 6.49% to 5,405.75, largest daily percentage drop this month
- 2Heightened Iran-U.S. tensions and threats to Gulf energy sparked risk-off selling and won weakness
- 3Signals increased geopolitical risk: foreigners sold 3.7 trillion won; yields rose, raising funding costs
Scoring Rationale
Strong, timely market moves and official sources drive the score; geopolitical focus limits long-term methodological relevance.
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