KOSPI closes at 7,643 after touching 7,999, down 2.3%

The KOSPI closed at 7,643 on the day after touching an intraday level of 7,999, finishing 2.3% lower. The original report said the index had risen as high as 7,999 during trading but ended at 7,643 by the close. Based on the figures provided, the gap between the intraday high and the closing level was notable, while the closing move was recorded at -2.3%. The report did not include additional details on the cause of the decline, sector moves, or foreign and institutional flows. Investors may need to note the retreat from the intraday high and the day’s volatility. Source: hankyung.com