Samsung Electronics projected operating profit KRW488 trillion (61.6% margin) in 2027, edging Nvidia's KRW485 trillion, making it most profitable globally.
SK hynix forecast KRW358 trillion profit with 79.6% margin, ranking third worldwide, while both firms boost Korea’s corporate tax revenues 12‑fold YoY.
KOSPI operating profit expected to rise 165% YoY to KRW792 trillion in 2026 and exceed KRW1,044 trillion in 2027, implying undervaluation.
Foreign investors sold KRW66 trillion of Korean equities/bonds in Feb‑Mar 2026, with KRW55 trillion sold in March amid profit‑taking and geopolitical risks.