South Korea

2 chain reactions that run through South Korea.

• Your savingsSince the war began, gold is down 27% in Korean won and 18% in Indian rupees.
• Black ThursdayKorea's KOSPI loses 20.7% in seven trading days; trading is halted mid-day on October 15.
• Your fundIn the biggest emerging-markets index funds, Taiwan and Korea are almost half of the money.