{
  "id": 8778256,
  "title": "Which Korean stocks offer highest dividend yields this year?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/which-korean-stocks-offer-highest-dividend-yields-this-year",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-20T22:07:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260921/which-korean-stocks-offer-highest-dividend-yields-this-year"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As Korea enters the year-end payout season with the KOSPI stock index trading within a narrow range, analysts have identified several high-dividend stocks to take note of. According to financial data provider FnGuide, Korea District Heating Corp. is anticipated to provide the highest dividend yield among listed companies, offering 6,520 won per share. This translates to an estimated dividend yield of 8.69 percent, up 363 won from 6,157 won a year earlier.\n\nAJ Networks, a rental service group, comes in second place with an estimated dividend of 343 won per share, yielding 8.33 percent. Brokerage stocks have also gained prominence due to a robust first-half market rally and significant earnings improvements. NH Investment & Securities is projected to pay a dividend of 2,031 won per share, marking a 731 won increase from the previous year, resulting in a dividend yield of 7.99 percent.\n\nSamsung Securities is expected to raise its dividend by 2,867 won to 6,867 won per share, offering a dividend yield of 8.11 percent. These high-dividend stocks are attracting attention as investors seek income opportunities amidst the current market conditions.",
  "summary": "High-dividend stocks are drawing renewed attention as Korea enters the year-end payout season with the KOSPI confined to a narrow range, analysts said Sunday. According to financial data provider FnGuide, Korea District Heating Corp. is expected to offer the highest dividend yield this year among listed companies covered by at least three brokerages. The company is projected to pay 6,520 won…",
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        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Which Korean stocks offer highest dividend yields this year?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/which-korean-stocks-offer-highest-dividend-yields-this-year-8780345",
        "published": "2026-09-20T22:17:02.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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