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Korean Stocks Plunge on OpenAI Concerns; KOSPI Falls Over 3%, Led by SK hynix and Samsung

After the Korean holiday, the KOSPI plunged more than 3%, led by Samsung Electronics and SK hynix, amid concerns over OpenAI-related news and the outlook for AI chip demand. Foreign selling exacerbated the decline. While share prices face short-term pressure, if the AI demand thesis remains intact, the pullback could attract bargain hunters.

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