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South Korean shares fall 3%, won hits 17-year low on Mideast worries

South Korean financial markets experienced a significant downturn on Monday. The main stock index, KOSPI, dropped by almost 3%. The national currency, the won, reached its lowest point in 17 years against the dollar. These declines were driven by concerns about the escalating conflict in the Middle East. Investors reacted with caution to the ongoing geopolitical tensions.

30 Mar 2026 1:57 pm