KOSPI Reverses to 1.2% Loss as SK Hynix Drops Nearly 5%

South Korea's KOSPI index reversed from gains to a 1.2% decline. SK Hynix fell nearly 5%, while Samsung Electronics erased a 4% gain, signaling broad semiconductor sector weakness.

Woofun AI data shows that the South Korean KOSPI index reversed direction after opening, shifting from positive territory to a decline of over 1.2%. SK Hynix shares dropped nearly 5%, while Samsung Electronics wiped out a previous 4% gain.