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Once-Hot AI Trade Leaves Korean Stocks Struggling for Buyers

Foreign investors are fleeing South Korean stocks as the AI boom loses momentum. Seoul shares have plunged over 3% due to tech sell-off amid Middle East and inflation concerns. Korea's KOSPI, once the world's hottest AI market, has turned cold, down 24% in the second half despite a 50% yearly gain.

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  • ✓ Foreign investors are fleeing South Korean stocks as the AI boom loses steam.
  • ✓ Seoul shares have plunged over 3% due to tech sell-off amid Middle East and inflation concerns.
  • ✓ Korea's KOSPI, once the world's hottest AI market, has turned cold, down 24% in the second half despite a 50% yearly gain.
  • ✓ Samsung's foreign ownership has hit an 18-year low despite record earnings.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 8 independent reporting domains (85% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

What changed

The current state of Korean stocks has deteriorated, with foreign investors fleeing the market and Seoul shares experiencing a significant plunge.

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  1. Korean Stocks Struggle as AI Trade Loses Steam

    Foreign investors are fleeing South Korean stocks as the AI boom loses momentum. Seoul shares have plunged over 3% due to tech sell-off amid Middle East and inflation concerns. Korea's KOSPI, once the world's hottest AI market, has turned cold, down 24% in the second half despite a 50% yearly gain.

    Why it matters

    The decline in Korean stocks is attributed to the loss of steam in the AI trade, which had previously driven growth. This shift has led to a significant sell-off in tech stocks, contributing to the overall market decline. The situation is further complicated by global economic concerns, including inflation and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

    What is confirmed

    • Foreign investors are fleeing South Korean stocks as the AI boom loses steam.
    • Seoul shares have plunged over 3% due to tech sell-off amid Middle East and inflation concerns.
    • Korea's KOSPI, once the world's hottest AI market, has turned cold, down 24% in the second half despite a 50% yearly gain.
    • Samsung's foreign ownership has hit an 18-year low despite record earnings.

    Still unconfirmed

    • No specific rumors found in the provided sources.

    What to watch next

    • Future earnings reports from major Korean tech companies
    • Global economic trends and their impact on AI stocks
    • Government policies and interventions in the Korean stock market
    Sources used for this update (8)
    1. Bloomberg.com — Once-Hot AI Trade Leaves Korean Stocks Struggling for Buyers
    2. Yahoo Finance — Foreign investors flee South Korean stocks as AI boom loses steam
    3. Businesskorea — Samsung Foreign Ownership Hits 18-Year Low Despite Record Earnings
    4. TradingView — News by CNBC TV18 on TradingView, 2026-10-12 — cnbctv:82f898c46094b:0
    5. The Korea Times — Seoul shares open lower on inflation, Mideast woes
    6. Business Insider — The World's Hottest AI Stock Market Has Gone Cold
    7. upi — Seoul shares plunge over 3 pct on tech sell-off amid Mideast, inflation woes
    8. en.sedaily.com — Korea's Once-Hottest AI Stock Market Turns Coldest
    confidence 85%
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