Seoul shares plunge over 5% on AI regulation concerns after US midterms
Verified: 4 outlets in 4 countries have reported this story since Nov 5.
South Korean stocks plunged more than 5 percent Thursday as the Democratic Party's landslide in the US midterm elections sparked concerns over tighter regulations on artificial intelligence investments. The local currency fell against the US dollar. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index fell 300 points, or 5.28 percent, to close at 5,383.80. After opening 1.82 percent lower, the index extended losses in the morning, and the bourse operator activated a sell-side sidecar at 10:16 a.m. to
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[Claude] Report 2 covers the same Seoul share plunge after the US tech rout, adding a stated cause and a 5% figure that does not conflict with Report 1.
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