Medium2026-10-12Short term · Leans negativeLonger term · Neutral

Foreign Funds Flee KOSPI with 197 Trillion Won Exit, Samsung and SK Hynix Stumble

Foreign funds pulled 197 trillion won out of South Korea's KOSPI, dragging down major chip stocks including Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, according to Global Economic. The massive outflow reflects global investors' cautious stance on the Korean semiconductor sector and could pressure share prices in the short term. The medium-term impact hinges on whether foreign capital returns and semiconductor fundamentals improve.

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Related coverage · 3 related reports

시사프리즘 · 10-12 09:02 KST
Earning KRW 107T, Foreigners Still Sold: Samsung, SK hynix See KRW 172T Net Selling — What's the Worry?
The report notes that even as Samsung and SK hynix earned a combined KRW 107 trillion, foreign investors net sold KRW 172 trillion, fueling worries over peak earnings and a cycle downturn. Continued foreign outflows could cap valuation recovery, making fund flows and cycle-turn signals key to watch.
서울경제TV · 10-12 09:00 KST
Foreign Ownership Hits 18-Year Low, Semiconductor 'Big Two' Slipping
Foreign ownership of Korea's semiconductor 'big two' has fallen to an 18-year low, casting doubt on the standing of Samsung and SK hynix. Structural foreign selling weakens share-price support, and if the trend persists, it could keep pressuring SK hynix's valuation and liquidity.
글로벌이코노믹 · 10-12 08:54 KST
Foreign Funds Flee KOSPI with 197 Trillion Won Exit, Samsung and SK Hynix Stumble
Foreign investors have pulled roughly 197 trillion won from the KOSPI, hitting heavyweight stocks like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix hard. Continued foreign selling could add further downside pressure, warranting caution from investors.