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South Korea's Kospi Plummets 8% Amid Middle East Turmoil

3/4/2026

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On November 19, 2025, in Shanghai, China, the Kospi index in South Korea fell 8%, its worst performance in 19 months amid a deepening Middle East conflict.
The decline triggered a sidecar trading curb and activated a circuit breaker on the Kosdaq, which also fell over 8%.
Investors are watching China's annual parliamentary meeting, the Two Sessions, where Premier Li Qiang is expected to announce economic targets set in December.

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Story summary

On November 19, 2025, in Shanghai, China, the Kospi index in South Korea fell 8%, its worst performance in 19 months amid a deepening Middle East conflict.
The decline triggered a sidecar trading curb and activated a circuit breaker on the Kosdaq, which also fell over 8%.
Investors are watching China's annual parliamentary meeting, the Two Sessions, where Premier Li Qiang is expected to announce economic targets set in December.