Korea's Stock Market Crashed 33%, Then Jumped 18%: Crypto Traders Still Broke

South Korea's stock market faces volatility amid AI-driven rally and historic slump

Samsung and SK Hynix (50%+ KOSPI) crashed after disappointing earnings, erasing $2.18 trillion and 40% of the index's peak value. The sell-off signals structural risk to chipmaker valuations if big tech AI capex slows or Chinese competitors advance.