Thursday, October 29, 2026 · Morning
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Economy · Planned · 2 sources combined p. 1 / 5
Record quarterly operating profit of 184 trillion won
Deadline Deadline October 29 · Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix third quarter earnings announcement date
Photo: 매일경제 In short Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are expected to post record earnings in the third quarter.
Combined operating profit of the two companies is projected to reach 184 trillion won.
Yet stock prices have fallen significantly from their June highs this year.
Key facts When SK Hynix will announce third quarter results on the 28th, Samsung Electronics on the 29th. Who Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix will post record third quarter earnings this year. What Combined operating profit of the two companies is expected to reach approximately 184 trillion won. How However, stock prices have fallen 36.2% and 51.9% respectively since end of June.
What it means for me
Semiconductor-related investors should watch the undervaluation debate and upcoming shareholder return policy announcements.
Why does this matter? Record earnings combined with historically undervalued stock prices could affect investor confidence.
Economy · Planned · 4 sources combined p. 2 / 5
Homeplus electricity bill unpaid
Deadline Deadline October 29 · Final day of sequential power cut notice
Photo: 연합뉴스 In short Some Homeplus stores have failed to pay electricity bills for over two months.
Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) announced sequential power cuts from October 27 to 29.
Small business tenants inside the stores face payment and service disruption losses.
Key facts When Sequential power cuts are scheduled from October 27 to 29. Who Closed Homeplus stores and their tenant small businesses are targeted. What Six Homeplus locations have defaulted on 2-3 months of electricity bills. How KEPCO will maintain electricity for tenant businesses if they apply for shared transformer contracts.
What it means for me
All Shop owners
Homeplus customers should check whether stores may suspend operations or payments.
Homeplus tenant business owners must urgently apply for shared transformer contracts.
Why does this matter? Unrelated tenant small businesses face payment and service disruption losses due to headquarters' bill default.
Economy · 2 sources combined p. 3 / 5
Gyeonggi regional currency payments
D-8 Deadline November 15 · Korea Grand Festival closing date
Photo: 연합뉴스 In short Gyeonggi Province will return an additional 5% cashback to those who pay with Gyeonggi regional currency during the 'Korea Grand Festival' period.
This is an additional benefit on top of existing county-level incentives.
The cashback start date varies by county, and early termination is possible if the budget runs out.
Key facts When The 'Korea Grand Festival' period runs from October 29 to November 15. Who Gyeonggi Province provides this to residents who use Gyeonggi regional currency. What An additional 5% cashback is given on top of existing county-level incentives. How The cashback start date varies by county, and early termination is possible if the budget is exhausted.
What it means for me
All Shop owners Retired
Residents using Gyeonggi regional currency will receive more cashback during this period compared to usual.
Increased local spending may help boost sales.
If you normally shop with regional currency, you can earn the additional cashback.
Why does this matter? This is a measure to support neighborhood businesses and small business owners in connection with a national consumption promotion event.
Finance · 2 sources combined p. 4 / 5
TIGER200 October distribution
Deadline Deadline October 28 · Buy by today to receive October distribution
Photo: 연합뉴스 In short Mirae Asset Global Investments' TIGER 200 ETF will pay 725 won per share as October distribution.
This is 5 times the 145 won from the same month last year, marking the largest amount since distributions began.
This reflects Samsung Electronics' large-scale special dividend initiative.
Key facts When Investors who purchase the ETF by October 28 are eligible to receive the distribution. Who Investors in Mirae Asset Global Investments' 'TIGER 200 ETF'. What Per-share distribution of 725 won, increased 5-fold from 145 won in October last year. How Samsung Electronics' third-quarter special dividend is reflected, recording 1,508 won in cumulative distributions this year.
What it means for me
Investors holding the ETF through October 28 will receive larger distributions than usual.
Why does this matter? Samsung Electronics' special dividend is directly reflected in the domestic leading ETF distribution, increasing investors' net received amounts.
Economy · 6 sources combined p. 5 / 5
Seoul apartment prices up 89 weeks
Photo: 한국경제 In short Seoul apartment prices rose for the 89th consecutive week, setting an all-time record.
Gangnam's three main districts declined, but northern and outer areas rose significantly.
The semiconductor belt region in southern Gyeonggi is also seeing rapid home price increases.
Key facts When Statistics as of October 19 were announced by Korea Real Estate Board on the 22nd. Who Korea Real Estate Board surveyed nationwide weekly apartment price trends. What Seoul apartment transaction prices rose 0.13% from the previous week, marking 89 consecutive weeks of gains. How Gangnam's 11 districts rose 0.02%, northern 14 districts rose 0.26%, and Byeongjeom in Hwaseong recorded the nation's highest at 0.65%.
What it means for me
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If you plan to buy or sell a home, it's worth checking regional price trends.
If you're considering homeownership, note the upward trends in outer and southern Gyeonggi areas.
If you own an apartment in northern or outer Seoul, your asset value could appreciate further.
Why does this matter? Seoul apartment actual transaction prices rose 15.5% over the year, reaching the highest level since November 2021.
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