Korean bonds are the world's worst in 2026, down 7.5%, as the chip boom forces rate hikes. Monday's 8% Kospi crash triggered a circuit breaker while yields held near highs.

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. …

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…