# South Korean Stocks Plunge 5% as Chip Shares Lead Decline

By Enna Lee

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Published: 2026-10-13T01:14:42.000Z
Updated: 2026-10-13T01:14:42.000Z
Section: Investing

> The KOSPI’s losses widened to 5%, while SK Hynix fell more than 7% and Samsung dropped nearly 6%.

South Korea’s KOSPI index extended its decline to 5%, with sharp losses in major semiconductor shares putting the country’s stock market in focus for crypto and global investors.

SK Hynix fell more than 7%, while Samsung dropped nearly 6%.