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South Korean shares fell sharply, with the Seoul market dropping more than 2.5 percent as semiconductor stocks led losses. Chipmakers, a core driver of Korea's export-heavy economy, dragged the benchmark index down, and the slide is drawing attention amid ongoing concerns about the global semiconductor sector and its effect on Asian markets.
- 2KOSPI drops below 7,000 as chip stocks slide after Chuseok●KOSPI falls below 7,000 as chip heavyweights slide after Chuseok
South Korea's KOSPI index fell below the 7,000 mark in trading after the Chuseok holiday, driven by declines in major semiconductor shares such as Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix. The pullback follows a strong run for Korean chipmakers this year, with investors weighing profit-taking and global chip demand concerns as markets reopen after the break.
- 3Coupang's Korean dominance seen as double-edged sword for US investors▼Coupang's Korean dominance: double-edged sword for US investors
Coupang's overwhelming dominance of South Korea's e-commerce market is being framed as both a strength and a risk for US investors. Its commanding market share and growth in Korea fuel strong returns for shareholders of the New York-listed company, but the same concentration leaves it exposed to Korean regulation, labor disputes, cybersecurity incidents and intensifying local competition.