Rising Costs and Leaks Spark Concerns for Samsung Galaxy S25 Launch

A brief martial law in South Korea has exacerbated the depreciation of the won, leading to increased costs for Samsung as it imports components for the Galaxy S25 series. The weakened currency, combined with Qualcomm's price hike for the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, is likely to result in a price increase of approximately 150,000 won (~$100) for the Galaxy S25 in South Korea and potentially other markets. This situation highlights the economic impact of political instability and currency fluctuations on consumer electronics pricing.