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KOSPI 7,493—down 6.12%—after first-ever 8,000 breach then collapse

Index topped 8,046.78 intraday for historic milestone, then foreign sellers pulled 488 points in rout. Samsung and SK Hynix, which account for 42% of weight, absorbed direct hit. Decline from peak: 8.4%.

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