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Global Market: KOSPI drops over 1% as Samsung Electronics slumps on payout concerns

Markets-Economic Times · 2h ago · 🇮🇳 India
Global Market: KOSPI drops over 1% as Samsung Electronics slumps on payout concerns

South Korean shares fell over 1% on Monday, dragged by a sharp decline in Samsung Electronics after its latest shareholder return plans disappointed investors. The KOSPI slipped 1.31%, while foreign investors remained net sellers. Gains in SK Hynix, LG Energy Solution and POSCO Holdings offered some support.

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