KOSPI Drops 5.5% Amid Samsung and SK Hynix Stock Sell-Off

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October 13, 2026

KOSPI Drops 5.5% Amid Samsung and SK Hynix Stock Sell-Off

On October 13, South Korea’s KOSPI index fell by 5.46% to 6035.35 points. Investors sold off shares of chip manufacturers due to concerns over increasing competition in the semiconductor industry and the sustainability of the AI boom.

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