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Korean Stocks Near Correction as Higher Yields Hurt Risk Demand

Bloomberg Markets · May 18, 2026, 12:23 AM · Also reported by 3 other sources

South Korea’s benchmark Kospi index fell, as rising bond yields threaten the world’s hottest stock rally driven by artificial intelligence.

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