Archive · 30 Jul 2026
South Korean KOSPI Falls 38% After Record High
The KOSPI is a big list of South Korean companies that people trade on the stock market.
On June 22, 2026, it reached a record high of 9,385.59 points.
But later that day, many investors sold their shares, and the index dropped to 5,593.56 points, a loss of about 38.5%.
Experts say the fall is because of worries about the AI market, the war between the US and Iran, and competition from China in making computer chips.
Because of all this uncertainty, investors are cautious about buying more shares.
KOSPI hit a record high of 9,385.59 on 22 June 2026.
The index fell to 5,593.56 the same day, a 38.5% drop.
Experts blame the AI bubble burst, US‑Iran war fears, and Chinese chip competition.
Tech and semiconductor stocks are under heavy selling pressure.
Investors are cautious about buying due to high volatility.
- Who
- Investors and market experts
- What
- The South Korean KOSPI index fell 38.5% from its record high
- When
- 22 June 2026
- Where
- South Korea
- Why
- Sell‑off driven by AI bubble burst, US‑Iran war fears, Chinese competition in memory chips, and high volatility
- Index
- KOSPI
- Record high
- 9,385.59
- Current close
- 5,593.56
- Drop
- 38.5%
- Date of record
- 22 June 2026