India, July 2 -- Korea Stock Market Today (July 2): South Korea's stock market has seen one of its sharpest declines of 2026 today, as a global sell-off in semiconductor stocks rattled investor sentiment across Asia.

The benchmark KOSPI plunged 519.03 points, or 6.25%, to 7,784.38, while technology heavyweights Samsung Electronics tumbled 7.71% and SK Hynix dropped 9.34% after an overnight rout in US chip stocks.

The Korea Exchange (KRX) even triggered a 5 minute sell side sidecar to temporarily halt programme selling as volatility intensified. Despite the sharp correction, the KOSPI remains 84.72% higher in 2026.

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