Investing Guides/Market Mechanics
How Stock Splits and Rights Offerings Work for Foreign KOSPI Investors
Korean companies raise capital through rights offerings (유상증자, yusang jeungja) more frequently than US peers typically do, and as a foreign shareholder you'll usually be offered the right to buy new shares at a discount to market price — declining to participate can dilute your existing stake. Stock splits work similarly to US markets but require confirming your broker correctly processes the co..