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The Kospi fell 3.7% on Monday despite Samsung Electronics posting record earnings.
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Kospi tumbles 3.7% despite Samsung's record earnings
by Lee Won-yul
Published : Oct. 12, 2026 - 15:40:51
by Lee Won-yul
Published : Oct. 12, 2026 - 15:40:51
The Kospi fell 3.7% on Monday despite Samsung Electronics posting record earnings.
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