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[Opening Market] KOSPI Surges Past 6,400 on Semiconductor Rally

On the morning of Aug. 12, the domestic stock market is showing an upward trend, driven by the steady flow of the semiconductor sector and recently announced strong export performance, despite the…

  • KOSPI index surpasses 6,400, driven by semiconductor rally
  • KOSDAQ index declines slightly amid profit-taking
  • Foreign investors net-bought KOSPI shares, boosting market

Samsung, SK hynix Expected to Deliver Massive Shareholder Returns

Samsung Electronics and SK hynix are expected to announce large shareholder return programs as early as this month following their record earnings.

  • Samsung Electronics and SK hynix to reveal shareholder return plans in Q3
  • Combined returns expected to exceed 150 trillion won
  • Analysts see dividend yield over 7% if returns realized