South Korea Suspends Trading as KOSPI Falls Over 8% in Tech‑Driven Selloff

South Korean regulators halted trading on the main exchange. The suspension came after the KOSPI index dropped more than 8%. The decline was driven by a broad selloff in technology stocks. Market officials cited extreme volatility as the reason for the pause. Firstpost reported the trading halt and the market slide. No immediate resumption time was announced. Analysts linked the move to concerns over global chip demand. Investors will watch for policy responses and market recovery.