Samsung Electronics stock price dives 6% in Seoul selloff — what to watch before Tuesday’s open
Seoul, Feb 2, 2026, 19:35 KST — Market closed
- Samsung Electronics fell 6.29% to 150,400 won, pulling back sharply following its recent surge in Korea’s chip-driven rally.
- Traders reported a worldwide scramble for cash as a plunge in precious metals forced investors to reduce risk and cover margin calls.
- Attention shifts to whether forced selling eases in the next session and to Friday’s U.S. jobs report.
Shares of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. dropped 6.29% to close at 150,400 won on Monday, shedding 10,100 won from the previous session. (MarketWatch)
The selloff followed a steep fall in South Korean shares, with the Kospi plunging roughly 5% as global markets reeled from uncertainty over President…
