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Samsung Electronics Foreign Ownership Hits Lowest Since 1998

Businesskorea reported that Samsung Electronics' foreign ownership has fallen to its lowest level since 1998, signaling continued selling by overseas investors in Korea's semiconductor bellwether. The item does not directly concern SK hynix, but the broader foreign exit from Korean chip stocks could spill over to peers, making the near-term impact neutral.

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Businesskorea · 10-20 23:41 KST

Samsung Electronics' foreign ownership has fallen to its lowest since the 1998 financial crisis, signaling continued overseas capital outflows from Korea's semiconductor sector. Peer memory maker SK Hynix could face similar foreign selling pressure, weighing on near-term sentiment, though it may also suggest sector valuations are nearing a bottom.