# Seoul shares open sharply lower on AI woes ahead of U.S. midterm elections

> The KOSPI fell 3.36% to 5,662.37 at the open in Seoul on November 3, led by losses in Samsung Electronics and SK hynix. Investors were focused on AI infrastructure spending and the upcoming US midterm elections, while oil prices fell on hopes for a US-Iran peace deal.

- Date: 2026-11-03 · published 2026-11-03T00:42:48.985Z
- Category: market · region Asia · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/76756-seoul-shares-open-sharply-lower-on-ai-woes-ahead-of-u-s-midterm-elections
- Commodities: [Korean Won (KRW per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDKRW.md)

## Why it matters

Equity weakness and AI-related risk sentiment mainly affect Korean markets rather than feed commodities, so the direct impact on feed prices is limited.

## Sources

- en.yna.co.kr: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20261103002451320

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