Bearish
KOSPI drops 1% to 6,559.85 amid continued foreign investor selling on October 12.
The KOSPI index declined by 1% to 6,559.85 on October 12, marking its fourth consecutive day of losses. This downturn was primarily driven by sustained net selling from foreign investors, who offloaded 191.9 billion won worth of shares. The semiconductor sector, notably Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, experienced significant declines, contributing to the overall market weakness.
Key points
- Foreign Selling Pressure
- Semiconductor Sector Weakness
- Institutional and Retail Buying
Sources
- KOSPI падає на 1% до 6 559,85 на тлі подальших продажів з боку іноземних інвесторів 12 жовтняGate News · October 12, 2026
- KOSPI Falls Over 2% Amid Foreign and Institutional SellingAju Press · October 12, 2026
- KOSPI Falls Below 6,600 as Samsung and SK Hynix DeclineAju Press · October 12, 2026
- Korea reopens as Samsung and SK Hynix buybacks wind downAI Stock Wire · October 11, 2026
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