South Korea's Kospi index crashed over 11% on Wednesday, extending its drop to 43% from its June peak into technical bear market territory. The sharp plunge, triggered by earnings from chipmaker SK Hynix that missed lofty AI-fueled market estimates, prompted government reviews into market stabilisation measures.

South Korea's Kospi index has plunged over 10% on heavy selling of chipmaking stocks that have gyrated recently due to concerns over the sustainability of the boom in artificial…

HONG KONG (AP) — South Korea’s Kospi index plunged more than 10% on Tuesday on heavy selling of chipmaking stocks that have gyrated recently due to concerns over the sustainability