Stocks closed sharply lower Monday, hitting the lowest point in two weeks amid renewed fears prompted by a spike in the number of new coronavirus cases. The Kospi plunged 41.17 points, or 1.93 percent, to close at 2,093.48. The secondary Kosdaq was down 15.89 points, or 2.12 percent, to close at 734.69.
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![Stocks closed sharply lower Monday, hitting the lowest point in two weeks amid renewed fears prompted by a spike in the number of new coronavirus cases. The Kospi plunged 41.17 points, or 1.93 percent, to close at 2,093.48. The secondary Kosdaq was down 15.89 points, or 2.12 percent, to close at 734.69. [YONHAP]](https://image.koreajoongangdaily.com/10937513.webp?imageId=10937513&width=960&height=452&format=jpg)
