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 Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix saw significant drops, impacting the AI-driven rally. Despite the sharp decline, the KOSPI remains up substantially year-to-date.

South Korea's KOSPI index saw a sharp decline on Monday. Investors sold off artificial intelligence stocks, revealing the market's heavy reliance on semiconductor giants. Samsung…

South Korea's KOSPI index experienced a significant selloff, plunging 8.23% as investors cashed in on the AI rally, revealing the market's heavy reliance on semiconductor stocks. …