Korea Joongang Daily
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Foreign investors log second-largest monthly sell-off of stocks in November

Foreign investors recorded their second-largest monthly sell-off of Korean stocks in November, as they moved to take profit last month, central bank data showed Friday.

2025-12-12

Foreign investors remain net buyers of Korean securities in October

Foreign investors remained net buyers of Korean securities in October amid a strong stock market — though their net purchases shrank from a month earlier due to profit-taking — central bank data showed on Thursday.

2025-11-13

Foreigners' net purchase of Korean stocks hits 19-month high in September

Foreign investors' net investment in Korean stocks reached its highest level in more than a year and a half last month amid expectations of improved conditions in the chip industry, central bank data showed Wednesday.

2025-10-15

Hyundai CEO vows diversification into other global markets as U.S. tariffs bite into profits

José Muñoz, president and CEO of Hyundai Motor, vowed to diversify the company’s markets, pledging a move into Europe, Latin America and the Middle East as a 25 percent tariff continues to erode profitability in the United States.

2025-09-19

Foreign investors net purchase Korean stocks for 4th month in August

Foreign investors net purchased Korean stocks for the fourth consecutive month in August amid a strong performance of the local stock market, data showed Friday.

2025-09-12

Net purchase of Korean shares by foreigners hits 15-month high in June

In June, foreign investors net purchased $2.27 billion in Korean stocks, the highest in 15 months, driven by improved sentiment and supportive government policies. The Kospi saw significant gains.

2025-07-09

Trump gov't to end EB-5 investor visa, replace with 'Gold Card' valued at $5 million

U.S. President Donald Trump's administration will abolish the EB-5 immigrant investor visa program and replace it with the "Gold Card" for those who will be able to pay $5 million to the U.S. government, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Tuesday

2025-02-26

Foreigners invest quarterly record of $11.7 billion in Korean stock market

Foreign investors net purchased 15.8 trillion won ($11.67 billion) in the Korean stock market in the first quarter, driven by the popularity of Samsung Electronics and Hyundai Motor shares.

2024-04-08

Foreign investors scoop up local stocks for fourth consecutive month

Foreign investors scooped up Korean stocks in February for the fourth consecutive month on the back of hopes for a recovery in the chipmaking sector and stock-boosting measures, central bank data showed Wednesday.

2024-03-13

FSS hosts IR event in London to attract investment

Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) Governor Lee Bok-hyun hosted an investor relations (IR) event in Europe to promote Korean finance and attract investment, highlighting Korea's financial industry's strengths.

2023-09-14