Seoul stocks plunge 3% on profit-taking amid persistent AI sector woes

South Korean equities fell over 3% on October 22, driven by profit-taking and ongoing concerns about the AI sector. The decline reflects broader regional market sentiment and investor anxiety over AI valuations, though the specific trigger remains unclear. This matters as South Korea is a key tech exporter, and sustained AI weakness could signal broader risk-off sentiment in Asian markets.

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