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Foreign currency deposits hit $150 billion
Photo: 연합뉴스 In short Domestic residents' foreign currency deposits exceeded $15 billion for the first time.
In September alone, deposits increased by $1.409 billion, setting a record high for the third consecutive month.
Major causes include inflows from large companies' export proceeds and state-owned enterprises' foreign currency bonds.
Key facts When Statistics released as of the end of September 2026. Who Targets include South Korean nationals, domestic companies, and foreign residents living in Korea for over 6 months. What Residents' foreign currency deposits reached a record high of $154.71 billion. How Corporate dollar deposits led the increase, rising by $13.11 billion.
What it means for me
This statistic has little direct impact on ordinary households' currency exchange and deposit transactions.
Why does this matter? This is an indicator showing export proceeds and investment fund inflows, and is related to foreign exchange market stability.
Economy · Under review · 6 sources combined p. 2 / 2
Samsung, SK Hynix shareholder returns
Photo: 연합뉴스 In short Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix will announce their confirmed Q3 results this week.
Both companies posted record-high earnings, but their stock prices have fallen significantly this year.
Attention is focused on whether they will expand shareholder returns through additional dividends or share buybacks.
Key facts When SK Hynix will announce Q3 confirmed results on the 28th, Samsung Electronics on the 29th. Who Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix. What Despite record-breaking earnings, stock prices have fallen sharply, raising questions about additional shareholder returns. How SK Hynix's plan to use gains from selling Kioxia shares (approximately 20 trillion won pre-tax) as a source for special dividends has been discussed.
What it means for me
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Investors holding shares in both companies should check this week's earnings announcements and dividend news.
If you hold semiconductor stocks through retirement pensions or funds, it's worth examining whether dividends will be expanded.
If you own both stocks as dividend plays, check the dividend scale announced this week.
Why does this matter? With record earnings not translating to stock gains, expanded shareholder returns are being watched as a potential catalyst to unlock undervaluation.
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