{
  "id": 8626233,
  "title": "Samsung, SK hynix near end of buybacks, leaving KOSPI without clear buyer",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/samsung-sk-hynix-near-end-of-buybacks-leaving-kospi-without-clear-8626233",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-20T06:32:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260920/samsung-sk-hynix-near-end-of-buybacks-leaving-kospi-without-clear-buyer"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Korea's stagnant stock market may soon lose a source of stability as two major firms approach the end of their share buyback programs, according to recent reports. Samsung Electronics and SK hynix are both closing in on their targeted repurchase amounts, with the cumulative value of their purchases nearing $7.41 billion and $24.39 billion, respectively. Both companies had planned to continue their buybacks until the end of November, but their current pace suggests completion by mid-October. Samsung Electronics has been purchasing an average of approximately 2 million shares daily, which, if maintained, could lead to the completion of the buyback in six to eight weeks. The absence of these key players in the market could leave the KOSPI without a clear source of support, potentially impacting investor confidence and market stability.",
  "summary": "Korea's stalling stock market could soon lose a key source of support as Samsung Electronics and SK hynix near the completion of their share buyback programs, market watchers said Sunday. According to the Korea Exchange's corporate disclosure system, Samsung Electronics has repurchased 39.8 million shares over 20 trading days since Aug. 24. That amounts to 74.69 percent of its planned buyback of…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Samsung, SK hynix near end of buybacks, leaving KOSPI without clear buyer",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/samsung-sk-hynix-near-end-of-buybacks-leaving-kospi-without-clear",
        "published": "2026-09-20T06:02:03.000Z"
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