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KOSPI defends 7,000 despite foreign selloff
KOSPI defends 7,000 despite foreign selloff SEOUL, September 10 (AJP) -- South Korean stocks recovered from steep early losses on Thursday, with the KOSPI holding above 7,000 despite heavy foreign selling and elevated oil prices, while the KOSDAQ turned higher on institutional buying and semiconductor gains. The benchmark KOSPI fell 0.25 percent or 17.72 points to close at 7,033.92. The index dropped as low as 6,898.45 in morning trading, briefly losing the 6,900 level, before recovering more than 130 points from its intrad September 10, 2026