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Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix plunge together
Largest weekly drop since 2008 financial crisis

Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix stock prices fell sharply last week.

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Finance · 3 sources combinedp. 1 / 2

Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix stock prices fell sharply last week.

Foreign investors concentrated their selling on both stocks worth about 8 trillion won.

This is the largest weekly decline since the 2008 financial crisis.

When	Last week from October 12-16.
Which	Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, the two representative semiconductor stocks.
What	Samsung Electronics fell 17.8%, SK Hynix fell 24.3% respectively.
How	Foreign investors concentrated their selling of both stocks worth approximately 8 trillion won.

Holders of Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix-related stocks or funds should be cautious of short-term volatility.

Economy · Under review · 2 sources combinedp. 2 / 2

Analysis shows semiconductor export boom and expanded government spending could further push up prices.

Until now, prices have been mainly driven by supply factors like rising raw material costs, but that is changing.

As consumption and investment increase through export and fiscal expansion, the Bank of Korea's tightening cycle could last longer.

When	On the 24th, the Korea Financial Research Institute released a report reviewing price conditions.
Who	Senior Research Fellow Jang Min of the Korea Financial Research Institute presented the analysis.
What	He diagnosed that semiconductor export boom and expanded government fiscal spending are creating demand-side price pressures.
How	He recommended that households, businesses, and financial companies adjust debt and manage soundness in preparation for prolonged high rates.

Households and businesses with loans need to prepare for the possibility that high rates could persist longer.

If you have mortgage debt, the timing of rate cuts may be delayed, so you should review your repayment plan.

Interest burden on business loans could continue, so you should maintain some buffer in your cash management.

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