The KOSPI fell more than 3% in early trade, slipping below 6,900, after oil
surged on escalating Middle East tensions and renewed concerns about upward
pressure on interest rates. Foreign investors, net buyers for four straight
sessions, turned net sellers of 291.8 billion won; institutional investors sold
71.5 billion won; retail investors bought 380.0 billion won. Large caps: Samsung
Electronics down >4%, SK Hynix down >5%, SK Square down >7%, Samsung
Electro‑Mechanics down >5%. Sector moves: electrical & electronics -3.40%, IT
services -3.28%, manufacturing -2.79%; pharmaceuticals +2.98%, paper & wood
+1.13%, diverse services +0.54%.
