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KOSPI Dips 0.58% as Foreign Investors Pull Back
2/7/2025
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- South Korea's KOSPI index dropped 0.58% to 2,521.92, breaking a three-day winning streak amid investor caution.
- Tech stocks like LG Energy Solution and Samsung SDI fell due to profit-taking and trends in Tesla's stock.
- Foreign investors sold more than $185 million in shares, indicating concerns over US monetary policy.
- The Bank of Korea is assessing the potential effects of US policies on local interest rates and investments.
