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[K-Stock] Foreign Investors Turn Into Net Sellers, Shifting to Defensive Portfolio Stance

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Published: May 29, 2026

Foreign institutional portfolio tracking on the KOSPI index.
[Source: Foreign institutional portfolio tracking on the KOSPI index.]

South Korea Market Update — May 28, 2026


Foreign portfolio managers shifted to net sellers on the KOSPI main board today, trimming positions in high-flying IT and automotive giants. Many funds are moving assets into defensive sectors such as utilities and consumer staples.

Key Takeaways: Market watchers attribute this shift to rising treasury yields and macroeconomic uncertainties ahead of upcoming U.S. economic data releases.

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