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Under the Value-Up Program's tax incentive structure, companies with dividend payout ratios above 40% can qualify for a reduced dividend tax rate, giving management a direct financial incentive to raise payouts — meaning shareholder return announcements now carry more strategic signal than they did before 2024. This article is part of our Ultimate Guide to Investing in South Korean Stocks for Fo..