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South Korean shares slumped 7% on Thursday, driven by chipmaker stock sell-offs, as the Bank of Korea raised its benchmark interest rate for the first time in over three years.
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South Korea
Who
Bank of Korea, SK Hynix, Samsung Electronics
What
South Korean shares slumped 7% on Thursday, driven by chipmaker stock sell-offs, as the Bank of Korea raised its benchmark interest rate for the first time in over three years.
When
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 02:30:00 GMT · 4h 5m ago
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South Korea ·
Why
The Bank of Korea raised its benchmark interest rate to stabilize the nation's weakening currency against the US dollar.
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The decline in South Korean shares, particularly in major chipmakers, reflects market reaction to monetary policy tightening and currency pressures. The KOSPI index's year-to-date performance remains strong despite this recent volatility.
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