The South Korean KOSPI index plunged 5.00% in early trading, with Samsung Electronics down 6.7% and SK Hynix down 7.4%.

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The South Korean KOSPI index plunged 5.00% in early trading, with Samsung Electronics down 6.7% and SK Hynix down 7.4%.

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