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Seoul Slump Leads Asia Stock Rout as Markets Brace for Energy Shock

SEOUL, March 4 (Reuters) - The Korea Exchange said on Wednesday it activated circuit breakers on the KOSPI at 0219 GMT, halting trading for 20 minutes, after the benchmark stock index fell 8%.It was the first time since August 2024 circuit breakers were activated on the index.

Seoul Slump Leads Asia Stock Rout as Markets Brace for Energy Shock

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