South Korea’s KOSPI Falls 4% Intraday to 5,503.73

South Korea’s KOSPI fell 4.00% during intraday trading, reaching 5,503.73, a sharp equity-market move that brings regional risk sentiment into focus for crypto traders. The 4.00% figure describes the index’s decline, while 5,503.73 is its level during the session. The Oct. 22 update places the move during the trading day, rather than at a stated market close. That distinction matters when comparing the figure with later readings: an intraday level captures one point in the session, while a closing level is a separate measure.