South Korean equity markets faced renewed downward pressure on Wednesday, weighed heavily by weakness in Samsung Electronics.
The decline in the country's largest technology firm helped drag the broader market lower, continuing a regional sell-off that began in Japan the previous day.
Japan's Nikkei 225 had already declined on Tuesday, weighed down by a broad sell-off in semiconductor-related heavyweights.
The downturn was driven by Samsung Electronics' disappointing chip forecast, which cast a shadow over regional tech valuations.
Investors are now pricing in further headwinds for the sector as the negative sentiment spreads across borders.
The sell-off highlights the interconnected nature of Asian tech markets, where Samsung's outlook serves as a key barometer for global chip demand.