SK Hynix Shares Drop 3% in Seoul as Foreign Capital Outflows Persist

Key Facts

1SK Hynix stock fell 3.2% to 1,231,000 won in early Seoul trading on Monday.

2Foreign investors sold a net 5.36 trillion won worth of SK Hynix shares last week.

SK Hynix stock fell 3.2% to 1,231,000 won in early Seoul trading on Monday, October 19, 2026. Invezz reported that foreign investors sold a net 5.36 trillion won worth of the company's shares last week, extending a massive 24.3% weekly plunge that marked its worst performance since the 2008 financial crisis.

The selling pressure stems from investor concerns regarding the financing and sustainability of the AI boom, leading to significant capital outflows from South Korean tech stocks by overseas funds. SKHY closed at $136.49 on October 16, 2026, having reached a session low of $136.23.