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At least three of Korea's top five cross-shareholding-restricted conglomerate groups will raise 2026 dividend payouts by more than 10% above their 2024-2025 average.
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4 Aug 2026
By
David Lee
Market
South Korea
Outcome
Unresolved
Facing the extended 20% surtax on excess retained earnings running through 2028, groups like Samsung, SK and Hyundai Motor have a direct, dated financial incentive to distribute cash rather than accumulate it.
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