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Crash! KOSPI in free fall? South Korea stock market down another 5%, tanks 40% from record high- What’s driving AI rout?

South Korea’s KOSPI extended its decline as doubts about AI investment returns, semiconductor valuations and financing risks rattled technology stocks. Heavy reliance on Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix has amplified losses.

Latest closeKospi 6,803.90 ▼2.0%

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