Daily Market Updates: KOSPI drops more than 5% into bear territory

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KOSPI drops more than 5% into bear territory

The decline pushed the index about 20% below its June 19 record high, according to LSEG data cited by CNBC World.

Reported · Written up by our desk · Asia

CNBC World reports that the Kospi fell more than 5% on Wednesday, moving it into bear territory.

The drop took the index about 20% below its June 19 record high, based on LSEG data.

Latest closeKospi 6,755.75 ▲1.0%

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CNBC WorldWhy the world’s best-performing stock market this year fell into bear territory

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