# South Korea’s KOSPI Opens Down 3.27% as SK Hynix Slides 4%

By Enna Lee

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Published: 2026-10-13T00:08:16.000Z
Updated: 2026-10-13T00:08:16.000Z
Section: Investing

> The index fell 208.95 points to 6,175.29, while Samsung Electronics dropped 3% at the open.

South Korea’s benchmark KOSPI index opened 3.27% lower on Oct. 13, while SK Hynix fell 4% and Samsung Electronics declined 3%.

The index dropped 208.95 points to 6,175.29 at the open. SK Hynix fell 4%, while Samsung Electronics declined 3% in early trading.

The decline came at the start of South Korea’s trading session, with further moves in the KOSPI and the two companies’ shares to determine whether the early losses deepen or ease during the day.