15/10/2026 09:33
South Korean stocks plunge, KOSPI index drops over 7.8%, SK Hynix tumbles 11%
South Korea's KOSPI Composite Stock Price Index plunged more than 7.8% on Thursday to 5,540.21 points, marking the seventh consecutive day of decline and reaching the lowest level since July 30. Foreign investors intensified selling, with Samsung Electronics falling over 8% and SK Hynix's decline widening to 11% at one point. (yc)