Samsung, SK hynix shareholder returns seen driving further won strength

Samsung and SK hynix, two major South Korean chipmakers, have announced large shareholder return plans worth over 150 trillion won. This move could lead to more South Korean investors selling their dollars, which in turn would put downward pressure on the South Korean won-dollar exchange rate. As a result, the value of the won could strengthen further, potentially reaching the 1,340-1,350 per dollar range, according to market experts.

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Samsung and SK hynix's shareholder return plans could lead to increased dollar selling. This may cause the won to appreciate against the dollar, as investors seek to repatriate funds, which could boost the Korean economy and markets.

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