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2026-09-21 09:10:12
[Goldman Sachs: South Korean Semiconductor Companies' Net Cash May Reach 150 Trillion Won in 2026, Equivalent to 4.9% of GDP] (1) A Goldman Sachs research report predicts that with the booming chip industry, South Korean semiconductor companies are expected to generate approximately 150 trillion won in net cash by 2026, equivalent to 4.9% of South Korea's GDP in 2026. (2) A Goldman Sachs analyst team led by Irene Choi points out that by 2027, the ratio of South Korean semiconductor companies' net cash to GDP may further surge to 9.3%. (3) Historical data shows that these chip giants repatriate an average of about 60% of the profits of their overseas affiliates to South Korea. (4) Goldman Sachs predicts that by 2027, the wages and dividends paid by major chip companies in South Korea will reach 5.2% of GDP, the highest level since the data was first recorded, which is expected to significantly stimulate South Korea's domestic consumption and economic vitality.
