Kospi dream rally fumbles: World's best-performing stock plunges 7%

Published 13 July 2026 · finance

South Korea's Kospi index experienced a significant 7% decline on Monday. Rising Middle East tensions and oil price spikes rattled global investors worldwide. Technology stocks

South Korea's Kospi index experienced a significant 7% decline on Monday. Rising Middle East tensions and oil price spikes rattled global investors worldwide. Technology stocks, including SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics, led the sharp fall. The market correction intensified concerns over AI-linked semiconductor company valuations. Despite the recent drop, the Kospi remains a top global performer this year.

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