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South Korea’s KOSPI loses more than 1,000 trillion won in a week
South Korea’s KOSPI fell sharply as a market sell-off continued.
Over seven trading days, the index dropped about 20%, and its total market value fell by more than 1,000 trillion won.
The article links the latest losses to a shock in US inflation figures.
The KOSPI volatility index, known as a measure of investor fear, rose more than 18% to 53.07.
The technology-heavy KOSDAQ also fell, and automatic sell-stop measures were triggered in both markets.
The steep falls show how quickly investor confidence has weakened.
The figures describe trading on October 15, but no next step is given.
South Korea’s KOSPI market capitalization fell by more than 1,000 trillion won over seven trading days, according to Donga Ilbo.
The index had dropped about 20% over that period.
At 9:54 a.m. on October 13, the KOSPI was down 6.02% at 5,587.23.
The KOSPI 200 Volatility Index rose 18.17% to 53.07, while the KOSDAQ was down 7.12%.
The article said a US inflation shock contributed to the sharp fall and triggered a sell-sidecar halt.
- Who
- South Korea’s KOSPI and KOSDAQ markets and their investors.
- What
- The KOSPI lost more than 1,000 trillion won in market capitalization over seven trading days as the index fell about 20%.
- When
- The report cites trading figures from October 13 and an opening market update from October 15, 2026.
- Where
- South Korea’s stock market.
- Why
- The article linked the decline to a US inflation shock and worsening investor sentiment.
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The KOSPI market capitalization was reported at 5,723.36 trillion won.
The KOSPI market capitalization was reported at 4,611.41 trillion won, a decline of more than 1,000 trillion won.
The KOSPI was down 6.02% at 9:54 a.m., and a sell-sidecar halt had been triggered after the market opened.
The KOSPI opened down 5.59% at 5,673.01, according to the article’s opening market update.
- KOSPI market capitalization on October 6
- 5,723.36 trillion won
- KOSPI market capitalization after seven trading days
- 4,611.41 trillion won
- KOSPI decline over seven trading days
- About 20%
- KOSPI on October 13 at 9:54 a.m.
- 5,587.23, down 6.02%
- VKOSPI on October 13
- 53.07, up 18.17%
- KOSDAQ on October 13
- 765.21, down 7.12%