South Korean shares fall more than 4% on profit-taking (opens original article in a new tab)

South Korean shares fell over 4% on Tuesday due to profit-taking, triggering a trading curb that was later lifted. Chipmaker stocks declined as foreign investors sold significant amounts of shares.

• South Korean shares fell more than 4% on Tuesday, triggering a trading curb
• Chipmaker stocks like Samsung and SK Hynix declined due to profit-taking
• Foreign investors sold 2.8 trillion won worth of shares