PUBLICATION — Jun 30, 2022

South Korea Dividends - More to be Discovered

South Korea presents a whole different environment when it comes to dividends. In this report, we walk you through S.Korean dividend market that is developing rapidly in recent years to attract investors. We feature:

  • S.Korea's unique dividend timeline: ex-date that falls before announcement poses risk that is unique to S.Korea

  • Dividend growth trend: National Pension Service has increasingly been involved to cultivate a culture of emphasis on shareholder return among corporates

  • Dividend stock analysis: we observe there was 74% chance S.Korean dividend stocks outperforming the market during bear period

  • Sector by sector analysis covering: technology, banks, automobile, 'Covid re-opening' and oil refinery


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