SK Hynix is trading 3.18% down at $188.51, amid weakness in South Korean chipmakers ahead of Samsung Electronics’ third-quarter earnings. - Investors are seeking clues on semiconductor demand and earnings forecasts. - Foreign investors were net sellers of South Korean equities, adding pressure to shares. - Reports also cited caution over a potential cyclical peak in memory pricing as U.S.-listed semiconductor shares opened lower, while the broader U.S. market was higher.