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KOSPI Surges to New Highs

South Korea ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Economy & Trade

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South Korea's KOSPI index has surged past 7,800 points, reaching new highs fueled by a US semiconductor rally. Individual investors are increasingly participating, with some using borrowed funds amid FOMO fears.

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea/Korean

KOSPI Plunges 5%, Sell-Side Circuit Breaker Activated

- The South Korean stock market, KOSPI, experienced a sharp decline of over 5% on March 26, triggering a sell-side circuit breaker. - The downturn followed a surge the previous day, driven by positive news from Micron Technology, and is attributed to heavy foreign selling and profit-taking. - Major semiconductor stocks like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix saw significant drops, contributing to thโ€ฆ