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US Democrats' midterm sweep has triggered panic selling in Korean semiconductor stocks. The Korea Times reports that fears the AI investment cycle may be nearing its peak sent shares of Samsung Electronics and SK hynix tumbling on Friday. The Chosun Ilbo says the Democrats' pledges, including halting new data center construction, fueled concerns that stricter regulation could become reality, with the Nasdaq plunging 5.52% in a single day. The Dong-A Ilbo reports the KOSPI fell below 5,000 intraday on Friday, as the 'blue tsunami' shock spread across Asian markets. Yonhap quotes the finance minister saying more market stabilization measures are in store to ease panic sell-offs. Korean investors are reacting with alarm, as the sell-off is seen as a direct threat to the country's chip-centered economy, with the Hankyoreh noting the market's heavy reliance on semiconductors makes it especially vulnerable to AI investment slowdowns.