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The dark clouds over our financial markets show no signs of lifting.

First, the share price fell sharply with the start of Monday's market.

The KOSPI gave up 2,400 points in a year and seven months, and the KOSDAQ recorded the lowest level this year.

In particular, foreigners sold a lot of stocks, and the exchange rate fluctuated as the money was converted back into dollars.



The financial market, which was difficult today (the 20th), will first be summarized by reporter Kim Jung-woo.



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As the market opened at 9 in the morning, the stock market, which wanted to rise a little, immediately sank. 



As the KOSPI index fell by more than 2%, the 2,400 line collapsed, and the KOSDAQ also fell to the lowest level in two years. 



Foreign investors continue to sell stocks worth 800 billion won today and 4.4 trillion won for the entire month. 



This is because, if the global economy sinks, the IT industry, the mainstay of our industry, such as semiconductors, smartphones, and home appliances, will be greatly affected. 



So, while other Asian stocks such as Japan and Hong Kong fell around 10% this year, the Korean stock market fell 20%, double that. 



[Seo Sang-young / Director of Mirae Asset Securities: It seems that the sluggishness of the IT industry, including semiconductors, triggered the overall decline in the stock market.

In the case of the Korean stock market, which is highly dependent on exports, volatility is bound to increase.] As 



foreigners exchange their stocks for dollars, the exchange rate fluctuates. 



Today, the won-dollar exchange rate broke the high of the year, breaking above 1,295 won at the beginning of the market. 



[Cho Kyung-ho / Deputy Prime Minister of Economy: (in the market) When there is excessive concentration due to anxiety, etc., the relevant authorities will take appropriate necessary measures.

This basic position is still valid.] 



Despite verbal intervention, the exchange rate closed at 1,292.4 won, up more than 5 won from last Friday. 



As global prices are fluctuating and interest rates rise, concerns about an economic downturn are growing, so the uncertainty in the financial market is expected to continue for a while. 



(VJ: Park Hyun-woo, video editing: Won-yang)



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