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South Korea
Every story about South Korea, updated as news breaks.
What to know
- The KOSPI index dropped more than 7% at one point, triggering trading halts. Oct 15
- Global semiconductor stocks faced a sell-off due to AI overheating concerns. Oct 15
- KOSPI Composite Index fell 7.4% on Oct. 12, triggering a circuit‑breaker. Oct 12
- Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix each dropped roughly 10%. Oct 12
Timeline
- Oct 15, 2026
- Oct 12, 2026
