Samsung Electronics is trading at KRW 247,500, down 7.82% amid a broad semiconductor-sector selloff.
- The KOSPI plunged, while fellow chipmaker SK Hynix also declined sharply.
- Renewed Middle East tensions pushed oil prices and Treasury yields higher, prompting investors to retreat from technology exposure and pressuring growth-stock valuations.
- August 19 foundry-price increases of up to 15% were supportive company news but did not prevent the sector-wide decline.