On the 8th, domestic nuclear power-related stocks closed lower across the board. As both the KOSPI and KOSDAQ markets plunged, the nuclear power sector was unable to escape the impact of shrinking investor sentiment. The recent bullish trend lost steam, entering a short-term correction phase.

Among large-cap nuclear power stocks, Doosan Enerbility closed at 70,800 won, down 13.23% from the previous day, falling back to the 70,000-won level. Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) dropped to 35,600 won (-6.80%), Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power affiliate KEPCO E&C to 91,100 won (-10.42%), and KEPCO KPS to 42,600 won (-6.37%).

Other nuclear power-related stocks also showed weakness in tandem. Woori Technology (-9.75%), Soosan Indust (-4.88%), Woojin (-7.22%), Orbitech (-8.64%), Woojin Entec (-6.20%), Mobis (-9.22%), and Daechang Solution (-5.15%) each declined. Meanwhile, Geumhwa PSC closed unchanged at 32,250 won, relatively outperforming the broader sector.

The market's biggest focus is whether nuclear power stocks can rebound in trading on the 9th. However, as geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran are being reignited, risk-averse sentiment in global financial markets is expanding, which is expected to act as a variable. If geopolitical risks ease, there is potential for a technical rebound due to excessive declines, but there are also observations that volatility could persist if tensions are prolonged.

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