Seoul stocks close over 3% lower on Samsung return plan
By The BriefBrief
Seoul shares closed sharply lower on Monday, falling more than 3% as investors reacted to Samsung’s shareholder return plan. The decline marked a broad drop across the market session, reflecting disappointment over the plan’s details.
WHO:Seoul stock market investors
WHAT:Seoul stocks closed more than 3% lower following reaction to Samsung’s shareholder return plan.
WHEN:Aug 24, 2026
WHERE:South Korea
WHY:Investors reacted to Samsung’s shareholder return plan, which was met with disappointment over its details.