Korean Stocks Drop on Chip Losses After US Selloff, Oil Gains

South Korean stocks declined on January 15, 2026, as major semiconductor manufacturers fell following a selloff in US technology shares overnight. Oil prices rose during the same period. The Kospi index closed down 1.2 percent, with Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix among the largest decliners.

• Bloomberg — Korean Stocks Drop on Chip Losses After US Selloff, Oil Gains

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