South Korea's KOSPI index dropped 8.8%, triggering a trading halt
The fall was mainly due to a global technology-led selloff that affected Asian markets
Jun 08, 2026
10:17 am
What's the storySouth Korea's benchmark stock index, the KOSPI, witnessed a major crash on Monday. The index plunged over 8%, triggering a circuit breaker and forcing a temporary halt in trading.
The fall was mainly due to a global technology-led selloff that affected Asian markets and semiconductor shares.
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