KOSPI crashes: Korean stocks tumble 8% as chipmakers slide, trading halted

Kospi fell up to 8.2%, triggering a 20-minute trading halt, as Samsung and SK Hynix shares each dropped over 9%. Foreign investors sold $1.7 billion in Kospi shares on Friday.

Jun 26, 2026 - 07:00
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KOSPI crashes: Korean stocks tumble 8% as chipmakers slide, trading halted
Kospi fell up to 8.2%, triggering a 20-minute trading halt, as Samsung and SK Hynix shares each dropped over 9%. Foreign investors sold $1.7 billion in Kospi shares on Friday.

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