The Korean stock market benchmark index Kospi once fell 5%. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix led the decline. Both companies' stock prices fell by more than 7%. Korea's Kospi Index rose by a record 18% on Friday and Friday, with SK Hynix shares rising 30%. According to exchange data, foreign investors became the biggest net seller of Kospi's constituent stocks in early trading on Monday; retail investors bought, and local funds were also sold.

The Korean stock market benchmark index Kospi once fell 5%. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix led the decline. Both companies' stock prices fell by more than 7%. Korea's Kospi Index rose by a record 18% on Friday and Friday, with SK Hynix shares rising 30%. According to exchange data, foreign investors became the biggest net seller of Kospi's constituent stocks in early trading on Monday; retail investors bought, and local funds were also sold.