KOSPI Index Falls 5% Triggering Circuit Breaker as Samsung and SK Hynix Decline

The KOSPI index in South Korea has experienced a significant drop of 5%, prompting the activation of a circuit breaker. According to Odaily, this decline led to a temporary halt in program trading for five minutes. Major companies such as Samsung and SK Hynix saw their shares fall by 6.5% and over 8%, respectively. Additionally, Nasdaq futures have decreased by nearly 1%, with large chip stocks experiencing widespread declines in after-hours trading.