Seoul Stock Exchange triggers circuit breaker amid sharp decline in major semiconductor equities

The Seoul Stock Exchange triggered a circuit breaker following a significant sell-off in major tech stocks, with SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics falling 14.65% and 13.39% respectively. This decline reflects broader investor anxiety regarding high corporate debt levels and intensifying competition from China's semiconductor supply chain. The event underscores persistent volatility in Asian equity markets despite a temporary easing of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.