KOSPI crashes over 6 pct on foreign sell-offs after achieving 8,000-point milestone
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Source: South Korea
Published: 2026-05-15 16:35 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, South Korea, Technology & AI, Economy & Finance, Financial Markets, Business & Economy, Technology
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SEOUL, May 15 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks plummeted more than 6 percent Friday, after briefly topping the historic 8,000-point landmark, as investors moved to cash out tech and other market heavyweights after a record-breaking rally amid lingering uncertainties over the Middle East crisis.
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