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KOSPI Hits Record 6,641.02; Trading Volume 37.3 Trillion Won

After reaching an intra-day high of 6,712.73, the KOSPI closed at a record 6,641.02 as profit-taking occurred. Trading volume reached 1.1 billion shares with 37.3 trillion won in value, as investors awaited big tech earnings.

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