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Korean Stocks Plunge 9% on Chip Selloff

Korean Stocks Plunge 9% on Chip Selloff
Bloomberg Technology Friday 26 June 2026, 07:01 UTC 1 min read
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Jun 26th, 2026 Korean Stocks Plunge 9% on Chip Selloff South Korean stocks were hit by a second trading suspension this week as chipmakers plunged, highlighting the market’s sensitivity to swings in global artificial-intelligence sentiment. The benchmark Kospi extended losses after the Korea Exchange’s 20 minute trading halt, falling as much as 9%. Bloomberg's Anthony Stephens reports.

Jun 26th, 2026 Korean Stocks Plunge 9% on Chip Selloff South Korean stocks were hit by a second trading suspension this week as chipmakers plunged, highlighting the market’s sensitivity to swings in global artificial-intelligence sentiment. The benchmark Kospi extended losses after the Korea Exchange’s 20 minute trading halt, falling as much as 9%. Bloomberg's Anthony Stephens reports. [Image text:] ASIA STOCKS Intraday MSCIAC ASIA PACIFIC 270.64 8.25 2.96% KOSPI 8,303.19 627.11 7.02% NIKKEI225 69,128.61 3,237.73 4.47% TAIPEITWSE 44,571.76 1,683.50 3.64% Bloomberg SOUTHKOREANSTOCKS TUMBLE ONCHIP SELLOFF The Opening Trade
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