Foreign Investors
Foreign ownership of South Korean stocks hit 37.18% of total market capitalization in January, the highest in nearly six years. This surge was driven by net purchases in the shipbuilding, defense, and nuclear power sectors. Data from the Korea Exchange shows it as the peak since April 2020.
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Foreign investors became net sellers of South Korean stocks in November, ending a six-month buying streak as they cashed in gains. Data from the Financial Supervisory Service showed they sold a net 13.37 trillion won worth of shares last month.