Global Market: Samsung, SK Hynix Lead KOSPI Rout Amid Global Risk-Off Mood
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(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Kim Yoo-ah = Samsung Electronics [005930] and SK Hynix [000660] closed sharply lower on the 19th.
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Times of IndiaGlobal Market: Samsung, SK Hynix lead KOSPI rout amid global risk-off mood
Kospi plunged 4.65% as rising global bond yields and Middle East tensions triggered heavy selling in semiconductor shares. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix led losses, while foreign investors sold 1.47 trillion won. Despite the sharp decline, the Kospi remains up 55.43% in 2026, underscoring strong year-to-date gains.
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