Citigroup expects South Korean companies to reach a record level of issuance in global bond and equity markets in 2026, as corporates tap international investors to fund growth. The most prominent example cited was SK Hynix’s $26.5 billion U.S. listing transaction. Jangho Park, chief executive of Citigroup Global Markets Korea, said the country has a growing group of world-class companies and emerging industry leaders that are making greater use of capital markets under competitive financing conditions to support expansion plans. Citi’s outlook comes as South Korea’s two major chipmakers are emerging as key beneficiaries of the global buildout in artificial intelligence infrastructure. The country is also seeking to drive companies including Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix to invest at least 1,350 trillion won, or $975 billion, in chip and data center construction, though many of those projects remain at an early planning stage.
Citigroup expects South Korean companies to set a record in global bond and equity issuance in 2026.
Companies are raising growth capital from international investors, with SK Hynix’s $26.5 billion U.S. listing transaction standing out as the most prominent example.
Jangho Park, chief executive of Citigroup Global Markets Korea, said South Korea has a growing number of world-class companies and leaders in emerging industries, and that they are increasingly turning to capital markets under competitive financing conditions to fund their growth targets.
Citi issued the outlook as South Korea’s two largest chipmakers are becoming major beneficiaries of the global buildout of artificial intelligence infrastructure.
South Korea is seeking to encourage companies including Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix to invest at least 1,350 trillion won, equivalent to $975 billion, in chip and data center construction, although many projects are still in the early planning stage.
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