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South Korean retail investors are aggressively backing semiconductor manufacturers like SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics, signaling confidence in chips' strategic value despite broader market volatility and geopolitical risks. This investment pattern reflects the growing importance of semiconductor supply security in US-China competition and Big Tech strategy, making Korean chip makers central to global tech supply chains. The surge in individual investor demand underscores how geopolitical semiconductor policies directly influence market dynamics and investment opportunities in tech-dependent economies.