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South Korea's Kospi share index falls 6% and other Asian shares are mixed as oil prices surge

South Korea's Kospi index has dropped 6% as Asian markets react to surging oil prices and a sell-off in chip stocks.

By · Published July 31, 2026 at 10:21 UTC · Updated August 1, 2026 at 22:27 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: South Korea's Kospi index has dropped 6% as Asian markets react to surging oil prices and a sell-off in chip stocks.
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The Kospi index in South Korea fell by 6% on July 29. The drop followed a wave of trading halts triggered by a sell-off in chip stocks, including SK Hynix.

The sell-off is part of a broader AI sector downturn. The sell-off in chip stocks has spread to other Asian markets, with shares in chip firms plunging further.

The mixed performance of Asian shares comes as oil prices surge. The impact of surging oil prices on Asian markets is still unfolding.

Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: unsupported claims removed (75% supported) Updated 44d ago.

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What caused the Kospi index to fall?

The Kospi index fell due to a sell-off in chip stocks, including SK Hynix, and surging oil prices.

How have other Asian markets reacted?

Other Asian markets have seen mixed performance, with shares in chip firms plunging further.

What is the significance of the trading halts in South Korea?

The trading halts in South Korea are a record, indicating the severity of the sell-off in chip stocks.

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Kospi Asian markets oil prices chip stocks SK Hynix AI sector

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