Korean stocks fell broadly during the session, with SK Hynix leading the decline by over 10%

According to market data from RootData, the South Korean stock market experienced widespread declines. The KOSPI reported around 5420 points, down nearly 4.6%; the KOSDAQ reported around 686 points, down over 4%, both falling below the 5500 and 700 point thresholds.

Leading the decline were semiconductor giants: Samsung Electronics fell over 8%, SK Hynix dropped over 10%, and Samsung Electro-Mechanics fell nearly 12%; non-AI related stocks such as automotive were relatively resilient, with Hyundai Motor rising about 1%. On the spot market of the Korea Exchange, foreign investors had a cumulative net sell of about 947.7 billion Korean won that day, with individuals and institutions stepping in.