Samsung (005930) and SK Hynix (000660) shares drop over 7% amid selloff

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Samsung Electronics (005930) shares fell more than 7%, while SK Hynix (000660) tumbled over 9% in early Thursday trading, contributing to a significant decline in South Korea's Kospi index. This follows a slump in the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite, where firms like Micron Technology saw declines exceeding 10%. In response to market conditions, SK Hynix CEO Kwak Noh-jung announced plans to invest 100 trillion Korean won ($64.37 billion) in new semiconductor facilities. The investments aim to increase production capacity for AI-related technologies and meet rising demand for advanced memory solutions.