KOSPI plunges intraday by 8%, triggering a circuit breaker; foreigners sell Samsung
2026Year 7 month 7 day, KOSPI plunged intraday by 8%, triggering a circuit breaker, while selling pressure centered on Samsung Electronics continued amid foreign selling. On the same day, Hong Kong retail investors recorded a net inflow of 2 billion won into the weekly KOSPI 1,600.
The KOSPI triggered a circuit breaker after plunging by 2026 year 7 month 7 day. The measure suspended trading for a set period and restricted investor transactions.8:null
In the same session, the KOSPI recorded a decline of 7%, falling below the 7,500 line. The intraday drop greatly amplified the day's market fluctuations.
Foreign investors sold, centered on Samsung Electronics, while retail investors were reported to be complaining of losses.
Some stocks continued to face selling pressure despite the announcement of favorable news. In cases reported in headlines, selling was observed even after favorable news.
Meanwhile, Hong Kong retail investors 2 weeks made a net inflow into the KOSPI of 1,600 hundred million won. Net selling by foreign investors and net inflows from some overseas investors intersected during the same period.
Overall, volatility in large-cap stocks expanded during the session, with mixed trends emerging across sectors. The semiconductor sector continued to attract attention in trading.
These are the major trading and fund flows identified in the session on 2026 year 7 month 7 day.