KOSPI falls 8% in early trade, triggering circuit breakers; Nikkei average down 4%

The South Korean benchmark Kospi plunged more than 8 percent Monday, mirroring a rout in US semiconductor stocks on Wall Street, which triggered a circuit break

Asian markets experienced a sharp downturn as the AI rally cooled, with South Korea's KOSPI halting trading after a significant drop. Investors are now weighing the impact of…

Yen, won under pressure; Seoul holds emergency weekend meet

South Korea's KOSPI index plummeted nearly 9% on Monday, triggering circuit breakers, as strong U.S. jobs data fueled expectations of Federal Reserve rate hikes. Tech giants…

South Korea's KOSPI index dropped 8.8%, triggering a trading halt

Yen, won under pressure; Seoul holds emergency weekend meet