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Stock Market Plunge in South Korea

Updated 2026-07-29 18:10 UTC 1 source Negative

South Korea’s KOSPI index .KS11 experienced a significant decline as investor interest in chipmakers waned. The market downturn reflects the fading of the AI-driven technology boom.

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South Korea’s stock market plunges as AI-driven boom fades

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