Samsung Electronics is trading 3.84% up now at KRW 257,000, amid sector-wide risk aversion after a volatile semiconductor session.
- Renewed U.S.–Iran tensions, higher oil prices, rising Treasury yields, and heavy selling across Asian chip stocks pressured Samsung and SK Hynix.
- Reuters reported Samsung raised advanced foundry prices by up to 15%, but coverage does not establish this as the direct driver of August 20’s move.