At 10:43 a.m. Tuesday, 12 November 2024 (GMT+9), South Korea’s main stock index, the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), fell by 0.32%, or 7.98 points, to 2,523.69 KRW. The index, which tracks common shares on the Korea Stock Exchange, opened slightly lower at 2,527.94 KRW following a previous close of 2,531.67 KRW. During the morning trade, KOSPI fluctuated from 2,496.92 KRW to 2,532.44 KRW.
About KOSPI
The index, which includes major companies like Samsung Electronics and Hyundai Motor, serves as a critical gauge of South Korean economic health and is closely monitored by those with interests in Asian markets.
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