Samsung Electronics (005930.KS) saw its shares jump by 9.84% to KRW 340,500 on June 24, 2026, following widespread reports of an unprecedented share buyback program. - The company is reportedly planning to buy back approximately 90 trillion won worth of shares over a three-year period to significantly boost shareholder returns and fund employee stock compensation plans. - This surge allowed Samsung to reclaim its position as the top company in South Korea by market capitalization.