The Bank of Korea (BOK) warns that massive bonuses at Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix could accelerate national inflation. Total liquidity from these payouts and benefits is estimated to reach nearly 50 trillion won.
The central bank expects rising incomes for semiconductor workers to drive higher consumer spending. This trend may subsequently trigger wage growth across the service sector.
Foreign ownership of SK Hynix shares dropped from 53.8% to 51.3% during 2026. Analysts attribute this decline to profit-taking following a significant share price rally.
Market experts anticipate foreign investors will return following recent index rebalancing events. This renewed interest could provide further upward momentum for the stock price.