Markets·October 18, 2026 at 11:45 PM EDT·1 source
Samsung, SK Hynix Slide Causes $137 Billion Hit to Korea Pension
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What happened
- South Korea’s main pension fund took a 182 trillion won ($137 billion) hit.
- The decline reflected falls in equity stakes including Samsung Electronics Co. and SK Hynix Inc.
Pension-fund hit
182 trillion won ($137 billion)
Why it matters
The loss highlights the Korean pension fund’s exposure to major semiconductor equities and the potential portfolio impact of declines in Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix.
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Samsung, SK Hynix Slide Causes $137 Billion Hit to Korea PensionSouth Korea’s main pension fundSamsung Electronics Co.SK Hynix Inc.SKHY
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