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South Korea's Kospi index fell more than 8% on October 15, triggering a 20-minute trading halt. The decline marks the tenth circuit breaker activation this year, driven by inflation concerns and AI sector volatility.
South Korea's benchmark Kospi index fell more than 7% on Tuesday as technology shares, particularly semiconductor stocks, declined. The drop follows a period of growth driven by the artificial intelligence boom.
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Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix shares fell as investors worried about Chinese rival CXMT and Broadcom CEO comments on AI stock volatility. The Kospi index also declined, reflecting broader semiconductor sector uncertainty.
