South Korea’s KOSPI Drops More Than 8%, Triggering Trading Halt

South Korea’s KOSPI fell more than 8%, triggering a circuit breaker that halted trading for 20 minutes. The move marks a sharp risk-off signal for global markets, with a steep decline in the country’s stock index prompting an immediate pause in market activity. The drop crossed the level that activated the circuit breaker. Trading then stopped for a 20-minute period, making the interruption a central part of the market move. The sequence combined a large decline with a fixed halt, as the KOSPI registered losses of more than 8%.

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