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South Korea’s government announced a cut to the top tax rate on separately taxed dividend income, lowering it from 35% to 25% starting in fiscal 2026. The policy aims to redirect investment from real estate to listed companies, increasing after-tax dividends for investors.
The market reacted strongly: the Kospi rose 3% to 4,073.24, while the Kosdaq climbed 1.3%. Samsung Electronics shares gained nearly 3%, and HD Korea Shipbuilding surged over 2% after winning a major contract. Analysts say the tax reform could attract domestic and foreign capital, fueling long-term economic diversification
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