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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"KOSPI Experiences Extreme Volatility After Surpassing 8,000 for the First Time, 'Fear Index' Surges" — BullBear's AI rates this story as a bearish (negative) signal for markets, with a market-impact score of 95 out of 100. 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. Reported by TokenPost on May 18, 2026. The call is verified against the actual 24-hour price move on BullBear's public conviction ledger.
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