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[StockHub Brief] Mar 16 Korea Market Closing Brief: KOSPI Up, KOSDAQ Down

📊 Market Summary • South Korean markets closed mixed on March 16, 2026, with the KOSPI posting gains while the KOSDAQ experienced a decline. • The KOSPI closed at 5,557.04, up 1.27%, while the KOSDAQ fell 1.21% to 1,139.06. 📈 Top Gainers • Mirae Asset Life Insurance and AB PRO BIO surged by 30.0%, leading the market. Daeho AL, Heung-A Shipping, and DN Automotive also saw significant price increases. 📉 Top Losers • Vivian saw the steepest decline, dropping 27.24%. IL, GW Vitech, WIZIT, and G2G Bio also experienced substantial losses. 💱 FX & Commodities • The KRW/USD exchange rate slightly decreased to 1,497.2. WTI crude oil rose 0.6% to $99.30, while gold prices dipped 0.6%. ₿ Crypto • Bitcoin traded at $73,733.82, up 1.25%, and Ethereum rose 3.95% to $2,264.45. 💬 Comment • While the KOSPI showed strength, the KOSDAQ's weakness limited overall market upside.