Medium2026-10-19Short term · Leans negativeLonger term · Neutral

Foreigners Sell 11.2 Trillion Won Korean Stocks; Samsung, SK Hynix Buybacks End

Foreign investors recently net sold 11.2 trillion won of Korean stocks, while share buyback programs at Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix ended, removing a key source of support. The combination of foreign outflows and the end of buybacks could increase short-term selling pressure on Samsung and SK Hynix shares, a negative for the stocks; the medium-term impact depends on whether fundamentals can attract money back.

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