💰 [Finance] KOSPI falls 8%, triggers circuit breaker as chip stocks sink | Shorts [hq6HOBv64ps]

Health Updated on August 07, 2026 EDT — Published on August 07, 2026 EDT

South Korea's KOSPI fell more than 8%, triggering a marketwide circuit breaker. A semiconductor selloff led by Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix halted trading for 20 minutes; the Nikkei fell while the Hang Seng edged higher. #KOSPI #Samsung #SKHynix #AsiaMarkets #Shorts Source: Korea Exchange disclosure / News1 —