South Korea triggers 'sidecar' trading halt, KOSPI slumps over 7%

The KOSPI index in South Korea plummeted, leading to a five-minute trading suspension as sell orders outnumbered buyers. Major tech players, including Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, faced considerable losses, fueling the decline. This downturn marks the KOSPI’s longest losing trend since September 2024, sparking worries about recovery. Foreign investors also contributed to the decline by being net sellers, while...