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South Korea Stock Market Drop: KOSPI Index Crashes Over 8%

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Nidhi Kolhapur

South Korea’s KOSPI fell more than 8%, dropping below 7,700 and triggering sell-side short-selling on both the KOSPI and KOSDAQ markets. More than ₩518.5 trillion ($350 billion) in market value was erased as Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix declined 8.5% and 11.5%, respectively, following an overnight selloff in U.S. semiconductor stocks. Higher-than-expected June inflation of 3.2% also weighed on sentiment. Investors will watch for further policy responses and whether volatility eases in upcoming trading sessions.

Nidhi Kolhapur

Qadir Ak is the founder of Coinpedia. He has over a decade of experience writing about technology and has been covering the blockchain and cryptocurrency space since 2010. He has also interviewed a few prominent experts within the cryptocurrency space.

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