South Korea’s KOSPI Falls 3.17% Intraday as Chip Shares Slide

South Korea’s KOSPI fell 3.17% intraday and moved below 5,600, giving U.S. traders tracking Asian risk appetite a sharp early-session signal from the region’s equity market. SK hynix shares dropped 4%, while Samsung shares fell 3%. Among the two named chipmakers, SK hynix’s decline was one percentage point steeper. These losses accompanied the KOSPI’s slide, showing pressure in the index and two major Korean technology stocks. The index captures a wider market move; the company figures reflect share declines in individual firms. The 3.17% figure describes an intraday move rather than a closing result.

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