The Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) opened down 5.6% at 5,673.01 points on Thursday morning, dragged by declines in AI-related stocks and rising U.S. inflation, according to ETN News on the 15th.
The Korea Exchange activated the SIDECAR mechanism, halting program selling on both the KOSPI and KOSDAQ markets.
SK Hynix shares dropped 7%, while Samsung Electronics fell over 6%.
Japan's Nikkei 225 index opened at 66,880.37 points, down 1.28%. (yc)
The Korea Exchange activated the SIDECAR mechanism, halting program selling on both the KOSPI and KOSDAQ markets.
SK Hynix shares dropped 7%, while Samsung Electronics fell over 6%.
Japan's Nikkei 225 index opened at 66,880.37 points, down 1.28%. (yc)
