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South Korea's 'ant investors' are marching to U.S. equities even as domestic market hits record highs
In 2025, South Korea was the third largest buyer of U.S. stocks, behind Singapore and Norway, according to CNBC calculations of U.S. Treasury data. The country net added $73.6 billion in U.S. stocks in 2025 — nearly five times more than it did in 2024.
In 2025, South Korea was the third largest buyer of U.S. stocks, behind Singapore and Norway, according to CNBC calculations of U.S. Treasury data. The country net added $73.6 billion in U.S. stocks in 2025 — nearly five times more than it did in 2024.