The $1 Billion Comeback: Foreign Investors South Korean Stocks December 2025 Net Buying
Foreign investors turned net buyers of South Korean stocks in December 2025, pouring in 1.52 trillion won. France and the UK led the year-end capital inflow.
Foreign investors are back in Seoul. After exiting the market a month prior, offshore investors poured 1.52 trillion won (approx. $1.05 billion) into South Korean stocks in December 2025. According to data from the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS), this marks a sharp reversal from the previous month's selling spree.
Foreign Investors South Korean Stocks December 2025: Europe Leads Inflow
The year-end rally was largely fueled by European capital. France emerged as the top buyer, snapping up 1 trillion won worth of shares, followed by Britain with 0.8 trillion won. This pivot follows a net selling of 1.33 trillion won in November, suggesting renewed confidence in local equities as 2026 approached.
| Metric | November 2025 | December 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Net Stock Trading | 1.33T Won (Sell) | 1.52T Won (Buy) |
| Net Bond Investment | N/A | 17.53T Won (Buy) |
| Total Stock Ownership | - | 30.8% of M-Cap |
Bond Market Sees Massive 17.5 Trillion Won Inflow
While stocks saw a healthy recovery, the local bond market witnessed a massive surge. Foreigners purchased a net 17.53 trillion won worth of Korean bonds last month. By the end of December, their total holdings stood at 328.5 trillion won, accounting for 11.9% of all listed bonds in the country.
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