Samsung Electronics Co. plans to distribute 2.5 trillion won ($1.8 billion) in dividends, which will be paid out on Wednesday. This distribution could pose additional challenges for the South Korean won, which has been under pressure throughout the year.
More than half of the dividends will go to overseas investors, who currently hold about 52% of the company"s ordinary shares, according to data from the Korean stock exchange. This outflow of capital may further impact the stability of the currency as the country deals with economic pressures.