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Foreigners Turn Net Buyers of S. Korean Stocks as Recession, China Woes Ease

SEOUL, June 1 (Korea Bizwire) — Foreign investors have snapped a monthslong selling streak and turned to a buying mode for South Korean stocks, data showed Wednesday, amid eased worries over a global recession and China’s struggle with COVID-19 outbreaks. Foreigners scooped up a net 1.72 trillion won (US$1.38 billion) on the country’s main KOSPI [...]

Foreigners Continue Buying Spree of S. Korean Shares amid Solid Earnings: KRX

SEOUL, Jan. 16 (Korea Bizwire) — Foreigners have net bought more than 2.2 trillion won (US$2 billion) worth of South Korean stocks this year in continuation of their buying spree from 2017, the Korea Exchange (KRX) said Tuesday, amid strong performance by local firms. Offshore investors acquired listed shares valued at 10.2 trillion won last [...]