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KOSPI falls below 5,800 on Middle East uncertainty; KOSDAQ down over 1 percent

South Korea\'s KOSPI fell 1.61 percent on April 9, dropping below the 5,800 level amid continued uncertainty in Middle East developments. The benchmark index closed at 5,778.01 after extending losses in the afternoon. Foreign investors were net sellers, while individuals and institutions bought. Most heavyweight stocks declined, including Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix. The KOSDAQ also fell 1.27 percent. The won weakened against the dollar.