South Korean Stocks plunge as Kospi sinks another 12% in extended selloff
On March 3-4, 2026, South Korean stocks faced one of their sharpest declines in years. The benchmark KOSPI index sank as much as 12% during an extended selloff, shaking investor confidence across South Korea. Heavyweight tech giants like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix dropped sharply, dragging the broader market lower. The sudden fall followed rising…