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KOSPI slumps more than 6 percent to 6,800; semiconductor shares sold off again

South Korea\'s benchmark KOSPI fell more than 6 percent on Thursday as semiconductor shares were sold off and foreign and institutional investors sold in tandem. The Korea Exchange triggered a sell-sidecar curb on program sell orders in the main market, lifting this year\'s count to 19. The Kosdaq also fell and triggered a sell-sidecar. The won strengthened against the dollar despite the market slide after the central bank raised rates.