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Korean Buyback Filings Top 101 Trillion Won; Samsung and SK Hynix Account for 80%

Korean listed companies have filed buyback plans totaling over 101 trillion won this year, with Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix accounting for about 80%. Large buybacks are typically read as a signal of share-price support and better shareholder returns, but the heavy concentration in two mega-caps means the near-term floor is real while the longer-term effect depends on actual execution and cancellation plans.

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BigGo Finance · 11-01 12:35 KST
Korean Listed Firms' Buyback Filings Top 101 Trillion Won, Samsung and SK Hynix Account for 80%
South Korean listed companies' buyback filings have topped 101 trillion won this year, with Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix accounting for about 80%. The large-scale shareholder returns support SK Hynix shares and signal strong cash flow and valuation management, though the concentration is drawing market attention.