KOSPI Experiences Extreme Volatility After Surpassing 8,000 for the First Time, 'Fear Index' Surges
South Korea's KOSPI index saw unprecedented volatility, with sharp drops and rebounds, immediately after briefly touching 8,000 for the first time. The intraday high-low difference reached 493.49 points, and the VKOSPI (Korean fear index) surged to 82.23, indicating significant market instability, reportedly due to escalating geopolitical tensions involving the US, Israel, and Iran.
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