Circuit breaker triggered on Kospi as index plunges 8%

A circuit breaker was triggered on the Kospi on Monday after geopolitical risks stemming from the Middle East battered the Korean stock market. When a circuit breaker is activated, stock trading is suspended for 20 minutes.

2026-03-09

Circuit breakers activate on Kospi, Kosdaq after sharp declines

Circuit breakers were triggered on both the Kospi and Kosdaq on Wednesday after nosediving during the trading session.

2026-03-04

Sell-side sidecar activated on Kospi after index futures post steep fall

Korea’s stock exchange triggered a sell-side circuit breaker on the Kospi on Monday after a steep fall in index futures, as risk appetite weakened following U.S. President Donald Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve chair.

2026-02-02

Critically ill Covid patients hit record high of 460

Korea reported its highest number of severe Covid-19 cases ever, calling into question the country’s “With Corona” strategies.

2021-11-10

korea joongAng daily

Circuit breaker triggered on Kospi as index plunges 8%

Circuit breakers activate on Kospi, Kosdaq after sharp declines

Sell-side sidecar activated on Kospi after index futures post steep fall

Critically ill Covid patients hit record high of 460