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Worst Returns in the World... How Much Further Will the KOSPI Fall?

Cho Ji-hyun

Published : Oct 19, 2026 7:32 PM

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Driven by the sharp decline of semiconductor bellwether stocks Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix (Samjeon-Niks), the KOSPI's return rate this month has hit the lowest in the world. Foreign investors, continuing their net selling streak, have offloaded 200 trillion won, and foreign ownership in Samsung Electronics has dropped to its lowest level since the 2008 financial crisis. Although today's "Black Monday" was barely avoided, anxiety remains widespread. What other variables should we watch out for in the stock market moving forward?

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