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South Korean Benchmark Index Falls More Than 20% From June High
The Kospi closed more than 20% below its June record, meeting the technical definition of a bear market. The decline marks the first time the index has entered bear territory since 2022.
Jul 8, 2:35 AM·1m read2 sources
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The drop follows a period of gains that peaked in June. Market participants now classify the move as a bear market under the standard 20% decline threshold from a recent peak.
The index had reached its June high after several months of upward movement. The current reading places the benchmark at levels last seen before the summer rally began. Trading volumes and sector performance data were not detailed in the report. No specific company announcements accompanied the index move.
The classification follows conventional market definitions used by exchanges and data providers worldwide.
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