South Korean stocks tumble a second day, sparking trading suspension

🇰🇷 The Straits Times (KR) —
South Korean stocks tumble a second day, sparking trading suspension

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South Korean stocks fell sharply for a second consecutive day, with the Kospi Index declining as much as 8.2%, totaling an 18% drop over two days. This led to a trading suspension to curb market volatility.

The Kospi Index slid as much as 8.2 per cent, taking its two-day decline to more than 18 per cent.

Markets South Korea stock market Kospi Index market drop trading suspension

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