Seoul stocks plunge on AI fears after U.S. midterms

South Korean equities opened sharply lower, driven by investor concerns over AI-related risks following the U.S. midterm elections. The decline reflects global market anxiety about AI regulation or sector overvaluation, though specifics are unclear. This matters as South Korea's tech-heavy market is sensitive to shifts in global tech sentiment.

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