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Foreign ownership of Samsung Electronics falls below 50 percent

SEOUL, February 03 (AJP) - Foreign ownership of Samsung Electronics slipped below 50 percent for the first time in more than a year, reflecting mounting investor concerns over semiconductor demand and the company’s position in the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence market. As of Friday, foreign investors held a 49.99 percent stake in South Korea’s largest company, down from 56.55 percent in July 2024, according to data from the Korea Exchange. Over the past six m

February 3, 2025