Korean Stock Market Extends Losses as Samsung, SK Hynix Lead Selloff

The South Korea stock market extended its decline as heavy selling hit major chipmakers, including Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix. Investor sentiment weakened over concerns about the sustainability of AI-related spending, rising Brent crude oil prices, and uncertainty surrounding U.S. tariffs. The combined pressures weighed on technology shares and pushed the KOSPI lower for another session.
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