S. Korea's stock markets to open 1 hour later Nov. 19

South Korean stock markets will begin trading one hour later than usual on Nov. 19 due to the nationwide College Scholastic Ability Test, according to a statement from the Korea Exchange (KRX). The education ministry reports that more than 551,000 high school seniors and graduates will take the one-day standardized exam.

The Korea Exchange said that trading on the KOSPI and KOSDAQ markets will start at 10 a.m. and close at 4:30 p.m. Additionally, an after-market trading session on Nov. 19 will begin at 5 p.m. and close at 8 p.m., which is an hour later than its typical schedule.

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