[Economy 365]
The economic contribution of South Korea's top 100 companies surpassed 1,731 trillion won last year.
According to a survey by the corporate data research institute CEO Score, the economic contribution of the top 100 companies was tallied at 1,731.1599 trillion won, an increase of 7.4% from the previous year.
Economic contribution refers to the total value of economic activity generated by a company's business operations.
By company, Samsung Electronics recorded the highest amount at 177.2497 trillion won, followed by Hyundai Motor Company, Kia, and LG Electronics.
Support for partner companies accounted for the largest portion of the economic contribution, representing 81.2% of the total.
In particular, shareholder returns, including dividends and the cancellation of treasury shares, increased significantly; dividends rose by 12.1%, and the cancellation of treasury shares surged by 160.5% compared to the previous year.
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