Summary

South Korean stocks fell over 5%, leading to a temporary trading halt, as investors reacted to China’s factory activity data and gold losses. The Kospi index dropped significantly, impacting major companies like SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics. This decline contributed to broader regional market losses, including in Japan, Hong Kong, and Australia.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/02/asia-pacific-markets-hang-seng-index-csi-300-gold-silver.html