KOSPI Crumbles Below 8,000 as Semiconductor Stock Plunge Spreads Selling Pressure
The South Korean stock market experienced a sharp decline on the 2nd, with a surge of selling pressure centered on large semiconductor stocks, causing the KOSPI to fall below the 8,000 mark and market capitalization to drop below 7,000 trillion won. The KOSPI closed down 7.89% at 7,648.09, and briefly touched 7,616.33 during intraday trading. The 'sell-side car' mechanism, designed to calm market volatility, was activated for the 30th time this year.
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"KOSPI Crumbles Below 8,000 as Semiconductor Stock Plunge Spreads Selling Pressure" — BullBear's AI rates this story as a bearish (negative) signal for markets, with a market-impact score of 85 out of 100. The South Korean stock market experienced a sharp decline on the 2nd, with a surge of selling pressure centered on large semiconductor stocks, causing the KOSPI to fall below the 8,000 mark and market capitalization to drop below 7,000 trillion won. The KOSPI closed down 7.89% at 7,648.09, and briefly touched 7,616.33 during intraday trading. The 'sell-side car' mechanism, designed to calm market volatility, was activated for the 30th time this year. Reported by TokenPost on July 02, 2026. The call is verified against the actual 24-hour price move on BullBear's public conviction ledger.
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