The South Korean KOSPI index closed up 65.47 points, or 0.97%, at 6808.21 on Wednesday, August 26.

2026-08-26

The South Korean KOSPI index closed up 65.47 points, or 0.97%, at 6808.21 on Wednesday, August 26.

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