[Photo] KOSPI Plunges for Second Consecutive Day

The Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) was displayed on a status board at Hana Bank's dealing room in Jung-gu, Seoul, on March 4, 2026, as it opened with a sharp drop of over 4%, directly hit by geopolitical risks stemming from the Middle East, such as concerns over a full-scale war between the United States and Iran. The KOSPI index triggered the sell-side circuit breaker for the second consecutive day.

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