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

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

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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 …