South Korea’s KOSPI opens down 4.47%, SK Hynix falls 8%

South Korea’s KOSPI opens down 4.47%, SK Hynix falls 8%

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2026-07-16 00:03:30
South Korea’s KOSPI index opened sharply lower on July 16, according to data cited by Odaily from MSX.COM. The benchmark fell 325.88 points at the open, a drop of 4.47%, to 6,958.53. Major technology names also moved lower at the start of trading. Samsung Electronics was down 5%, while SK Hynix fell 8%. The move was reported as a market snapshot in Odaily’s 7x24 newsfeed, with no additional commentary included in the original item. The report focused on the opening performance of the KOSPI and the early declines in two closely watched South Korean chipmakers.
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South Korea’s KOSPI index opened lower on July 16, falling 325.88 points, or 4.47%, to 6,958.53, according to MSX.COM data cited by Odaily.

Among major stocks, Samsung Electronics fell 5%, while SK Hynix dropped 8%.

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