South Korea’s KOSPI Index Falls 3.65% in Sharp Selloff

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The index lost 241.69 points to close at 6,384.24 on Monday. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix also posted declines.

By Enna Lee

Published Oct 12, 2026, 2:33 AM EDT

South Korea’s KOSPI index fell 3.65% on Monday, losing 241.69 points to close at 6,384.24.

Samsung Electronics dropped 4.38%, while SK Hynix fell 4.52%.

The KOSPI’s closing level was recorded on Oct. 12.

Enna Lee

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Enna Lee reports on investing and digital-asset markets for TokenPost. Send corrections or tips to info@tokenpost.com.