KOSPI Plunges Nearly 5% as Chip Stock Selloff Triggers Trading Halt as SK Hynix and Samsung Tumble

Source: Ibtimes.com.au· Tony Jackson· August 6, 2026

South Korea's KOSPI index fell 4.58% due to a semiconductor selloff, triggering a trading halt. The decline affected global markets, highlighting the volatility of Korean equities in 2026.

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