The Bank of Korea (BOK) warned that massive bonuses at Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix could trigger national inflationary pressures. These payouts may inject up to 50 trillion won into the economy. This figure represents a significant portion of South Korea's narrow money supply. The BOK expects the liquidity surge to increase consumer spending and drive wage growth across other sectors.
Samsung’s foreign ownership ratio fell from 52.4% to 47.6% during 2026. Foreign investors sold shares to take profits following a substantial stock price rally. Global index rebalancing also triggered mechanical selling of the company's shares. Analysts anticipate a return of foreign capital as these temporary selling pressures conclude.