South Korea's KOSPI index falls below 6,000 points, dropping over 30% from its June peak

Odaily reports, according to MSX.COM data, the South Korean KOSPI index extended its decline in late trading, plunging 11% intraday, falling below 6,000 points for the first time since April 14, and dropping over 30% from its June peak. SK Hynix fell over 14%, and Samsung Electronics fell over 13%.