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Medium2026-09-17Short term · Leans negativeLonger term · Neutral

KOSPI Stalls at 6800 as Samsung, SK Hynix Chip Stocks Weaken

TradingKey reported that South Korea's KOSPI index stalled near 6800, with chip stocks like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix weakening and dragging the index. The weakness in chip stocks may stem from concerns over the semiconductor cycle and the sustainability of AI demand. As a KOSPI heavyweight, SK Hynix shares could face short-term pressure, but the medium- to long-term trend still depends on industry fundamentals.

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  • TradingKey · 09-17 16:07 KST

    The KOSPI failed to break 6800 as weakness in Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix weighed on the index, while SoftBank's rally lifted the Nikkei 225. SK Hynix's softness signals foreign profit-taking in memory names; if index pressure persists, chip heavyweights may stay range-bound near term.

KOSPI Stalls at 6800 as Samsung, SK Hynix Chip Stocks Weaken · Hynix Board