Samsung and SK Hynix Near Completion of Share Buybacks Supporting Kospi Index
South Korean chipmakers Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix have nearly completed their combined 55 trillion won share buyback program, expected to end by mid-October, about a month earlier than planned. This accelerated buyback has supported the Kospi index amid low trading volumes and investor selling. However, with buybacks ending soon, the market may face increased volatility and will rely more on foreign and institutional investors to push the index above the 7,000 level, which it has struggled to maintain since July.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (43/100). Lens Score 41/100.
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AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (38–48/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
mint broke this story on 30 Sept, 01:51 am. Other outlets followed.
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