Seoul's exchange suspended program selling six minutes after the bell as the KOSPI fell 5.8%, Tokyo dropped for a second day, and Wang Yi arrived anyway.
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Asia Intelligence Brief
Asia Intelligence Brief August 19, 2026: The Morning Seoul Had To Stop Trading
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August 19, 2026
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9 min read
Executive Summary
Asia Intelligence Brief August 19: Seoul suspended program selling as the KOSPI fell 5.8%, and Tokyo dropped for a second day.
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