KOSPI Plunges 1.6% Intraday as AI Profitability Fears Hit Samsung, SK Hynix

The KOSPI fell 1.6% intraday to 5,575 as worries over AI profitability weighed on heavyweight Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix. The move signals weaker sector sentiment and near-term pressure on SK Hynix shares, though it is index-level volatility and the medium-term direction still hinges on earnings.

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