Southern East Asia Launches the First Pure KOSPI 200 ETF in the Asia-Pacific Region

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Release Time: 06/17/2026 02:23:41

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ETF inflows surged in the Asia-Pacific region as Southern East Asia launched its first pure KOSPI 200 ETF on June 18 via HKEX. The product (code: 03121) has a subscription fee of 780 HKD per lot and a 0.99% annual management fee. SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics together account for 62% of the fund, outpacing their U.S. counterparts. The ETF also includes Samsung Electro-Mechanics, Hyundai Motor, and Doosan Energy, covering key South Korean industries. The KOSPI 200 index has risen 113% year-to-date, driven by AI-related momentum. This offering provides easier access for investors without Korean trading accounts. ETF outflows have slowed as demand for Asian equities continues to grow.

ME AI News, on June 17, according to a product summary recently published by the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, a new ETF product from Southern Asset Management (ticker: 03121) will list on June 18, with a lot size of 100 units and an entry fee of HK$780, and an annual management fee of 0.99%. It becomes the first ETF in Asia-Pacific to directly track the Korean flagship index, KOSPI 200, using a one-time, unleveraged passive tracking strategy. In terms of portfolio composition, SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics together account for approximately 62% of the weight—significantly higher than the corresponding weights in U.S.-based DRAM-related ETFs and EWY (iShares MSCI Korea ETF), resulting in more concentrated exposure to Korea’s two leading memory semiconductor giants. Other holdings include Samsung Electro-Mechanics, Hyundai Motor, Doosan Energy, and other Korean blue-chip stocks, providing comprehensive coverage of Korea’s core economic sectors. Background-wise, driven by the AI boom, the KOSPI 200 index has surged 113% year-to-date, with leading companies such as SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics delivering returns several times over in the past year. For investors unable to open direct Korean securities accounts, 03121 offers a low-barrier channel to participate in the performance of Korea’s major blue-chip stocks via a Hong Kong stock account. (Source: MLion)

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