KOSPI tops 5,700 points

KOSPI tops 5,700 points

A financial data screen in the dealing room of Hana Bank in Seoul on Feb. 20, 2026, shows the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index having topped the 5,700-point level for the first time in early trading. South Korean stocks opened higher despite overnight losses on Wall Street caused by increased geopolitical risks and market uncertainties. (Yonhap)

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