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Kospi 200 Futures Surge 5% Triggering SK Mkt Circuit Breaker; Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix Each Up ~7%
2026-03-18 13:52:17 The South Korean Kospi last reported at 5,887 after midday (18th), up 246 points or 4.4%. The Korea Exchange activated the Kospi circuit breaker after Kospi 200 futures soared by 5% in the afternoon, hitting brake on program trading for 5 minutes. South Korean financial regulators stated that they will expand the KRW100 trillion (approximately USD67.265 billion) market stabilization plan if necessary and will formulate specific measures to prohibit "dual listing" of parent and subsidiary companies. Spurred by the news, Samsung Electronics rallied 6.8%, reportedly weighing extension of existing memory chip contracts to 3-5 years. Besides, Samsung Biologics jumped up 2.8% and Samsung Life Insurance skyrocketed 8.5%. SK Hynix spiked 6.8%, whereas SK Square swelled 6.5%. Hyundai Motor leaped 4%, and its subsidiary Kia surged 4.8%. ~ AASTOCKS Financial News Website: www.aastocks.com | |