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KOSPI Extends Historic Selloff After Worst Month Since 2008 as Samsung, SK Hynix Tumble Nearly 8%

Aug 3, 2026 · 01:23 AM ET· updated 2h ago
KOSPI Extends Historic Selloff After Worst Month Since 2008 as Samsung, SK Hynix Tumble Nearly 8%

South Korea's KOSPI drops 4% as Samsung & SK Hynix tumble nearly 8%. Global AI selloff eclipses US-Iran deal optimism.

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South Korea's biggest companies, like Samsung, are selling off fast because people worldwide are worried about AI stocks. When huge tech companies drop like this, it can hint that investors are nervous about the whole tech world right now.

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