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finance El Sudcaliforniano 2026-05-18

South Korean Stock Market Dips: Samsung Strike Fears & Iran Tensions Hit Kospi

The South Korean Kospi stock index recently plummeted over 3%, largely driven by concerns over a potential strike at tech giant Samsung and escalating tensions in Iran. This sharp decline prompted the South Korean stock exchange operator to activate a "sidecar" mechanism, temporarily halting programmed sales to stabilize the market.


Ante el panorama, el operador de la Bolsa surcoreana activó un “sidecar” de venta, un mecanismo que suspende temporalmente las ventas programadas durante cinco minutos

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