South Korea’s stock market lost over $1 trillion in total market value within a month as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East intensified.

Combined market capitalization of the main and secondary markets dropped sharply, with extreme volatility causing hundreds of billions of dollars to swing in a single day.

Major tech giants were hit the hardest. The combined losses of Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix accounted for nearly half of the total decline, reflecting weakened investor sentiment. Both companies saw their valuations fall by over 20%.

Other sectors, including automotive and shipbuilding, also declined significantly amid concerns over rising raw material costs and supply chain disruptions.

Analysts say the future direction of the market will largely depend on developments in the Middle East, particularly whether military escalation continues. A potential ceasefire could trigger a strong rebound.

However, additional uncertainty from technological shifts in the semiconductor industry has further pressured the market, prompting investors to remain cautious in the near term.

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