🔴 Korea Leveraged Equity ETF (KORU) is trading 9.3% down on August 24, 2026 after Samsung disappointment

KORU is trading 9.3% down as South Korean equities sell off following disappointment with Samsung Electronics’ 2026 shareholder-return plan.

• Samsung shares fell as much as 9.4% after its 90–110 trillion won program fell short of expectations and provided limited buyback clarity, pressuring semiconductor and Samsung-affiliated stocks.
• The KOSPI dropped 3.12%, confirming an index-level Korean equity selloff rather than an isolated KORU move.
• KORU’s leveraged structure magnifies decline; weaker global risk sentiment and technology-share pressure add downside.