South Korean shares fell nearly 2% on Tuesday as renewed concerns over AI-related spending and heavy selling in semiconductor stocks overshadowed softer-than-expected inflation. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix led losses, while easing consumer prices and foreign investor buying failed to lift overall market sentiment.

South Korea's KOSPI drops 4% as Samsung & SK Hynix tumble nearly 8%. Global AI selloff eclipses US-Iran deal optimism.

South Korean shares fell nearly 2% on Tuesday as renewed concerns over AI-related spending and heavy selling in semiconductor stocks overshadowed softer-than-expected inflation.…