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Korean Stocks Plunge 9% on Chip Selloff

Bloomberg Tech · Jun 26, 2026, 7:01 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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%. Bloo

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Korean Stocks Plunge 9% on Chip Selloff

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