South Korea’s KOSPI fell more than 3% intraday on October 12, dropping to around 6,420 points. The index is now roughly 31% below its June peak, highlighting sustained pressure on the country’s stock market. The decline has put investors on alert for further losses. Market watchers will monitor whether the sell-off continues or buying activity helps the index recover. Claims that $108 billion was wiped out have not been independently confirmed.

