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2.54% YieldFinancial ServicesThe Korea Fund, Inc. · NYSE
Price: $54.47 · Annual div: $1.38/share · Frequency: annual · Payout ratio: N/A · Ex-div: 2025-12-23
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KF Dividend Yield
KF (The Korea Fund, Inc.) has a dividend yield of 2.54%, based on an annual dividend of $1.38 per share and a price of $54.47. Over the last 12 months it paid $1.38 per share — a trailing yield of 2.54%. Dividends are paid annual.
Yield history: over the last 4 payments, KF's 12-month yield ranged from 2.25% to 24.15%. Full KF dividend history ↓
Yield on cost: if KF's dividend keeps growing 15.0% a year, a purchase at today's price would yield 5.10% after 5 years, 10.26% after 10 years and 41.52% after 20 years on the original investment.
KF DRIP Rate: How Many Shares Your Dividends Buy
With dividends reinvested, a KF position grows its share count by about 2.92% in the first year at today's price and yield. If the dividend grows 15.0% a year and the price 0.0%, DRIP doubles your number of shares in about 12 years without adding new money.
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KF Dividend History — Last 38 Payments
| Ex-Dividend Date | Payment Date | Amount / Share | TTM Yield | Stock Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-23Latest | 2026-01-12 | $1.3817 | 5.30% | $34.67 |
| 2024-12-27 | 2025-01-06 | $0.4542 | 2.25% | $20.15 |
| 2022-12-23 | 2023-01-09 | $3.3189 | 13.27% | $25.01 |
| 2021-12-23 | 2022-01-10 | $9.1100 | 24.15% | $39.90 |
| 2020-12-24 | 2021-01-11 | $0.5255 | — | — |
| 2019-12-20 | 2020-01-03 | $0.0710 | — | — |
| 2018-12-21 | 2019-01-04 | $5.2261 | — | — |
| 2017-12-22 | 2018-01-05 | $4.0247 | — | — |
| 2016-12-22 | 2017-01-06 | $0.3275 | — | — |
| 2015-12-23 | 2016-01-15 | $4.3500 | — | — |
| 2011-12-28 | 2012-01-20 | $5.4500 | — | — |
| 2010-12-29 | 2011-01-14 | $0.3000 | — | — |
| 2009-03-17 | 2009-03-26 | $0.0083 | — | — |
| 2008-12-29 | 2009-01-29 | $90.3000 | — | — |
| 2007-12-27 | 2008-01-18 | $14.7000 | — | — |
| 2007-11-29 | — | $159.4000 | — | — |
| 2006-12-27 | 2007-01-09 | $71.2000 | — | — |
| 2005-12-28 | 2006-01-12 | $8.5000 | — | — |
| 2004-12-29 | 2005-01-12 | $6.5000 | — | — |
| 2003-12-29 | 2004-01-13 | $3.0000 | — | — |
| 2002-12-27 | 2003-01-13 | $8.5100 | — | — |
| 2001-12-27 | 2002-01-14 | $1.2000 | — | — |
| 2001-06-13 | 2001-06-29 | $0.1500 | — | — |
| 2000-12-27 | 2001-01-12 | $1.7000 | — | — |
| 1996-09-12 | 1996-09-30 | $6.0000 | — | — |
| 1995-12-27 | 1996-01-16 | $1.1500 | — | — |
| 1995-09-13 | 1995-09-29 | $3.0300 | — | — |
| 1994-12-23 | 1995-01-17 | $0.1000 | — | — |
| 1994-09-12 | 1994-09-30 | $1.3500 | — | — |
| 1993-12-27 | 1994-01-14 | $0.1100 | — | — |
| 1992-09-01 | 1992-09-30 | $2.3500 | — | — |
| 1991-12-18 | 1991-12-31 | $1.3000 | — | — |
| 1991-08-26 | 1991-09-25 | $2.7000 | — | — |
| 1990-12-26 | 1991-01-22 | $7.5000 | — | — |
| 1990-08-27 | 1990-09-25 | $14.5000 | — | — |
| 1989-12-28 | 1990-01-23 | $4.9000 | — | — |
| 1989-07-28 | 1989-09-12 | $14.6500 | — | — |
| 1988-12-28 | 1989-01-24 | $9.4000 | — | — |
About The Korea Fund, Inc. (KF) — Dividend Analysis 2026
The Korea Fund, Inc. operates as a closed-end investment vehicle, managed by Allianz Global Investors U.S. LLC. Its primary objective is to allocate capital to publicly traded companies within the dynamic equity markets of Korea. The fund strategically diversifies its holdings across various sectors, with a particular emphasis on identifying growth-oriented companies. Its investment approach hinges on rigorous fundamental analysis, employing a bottom-up stock selection methodology. This involves meticulously scrutinizing factors such as price-to-earnings ratios, dividend yields, and earnings-per-share growth to construct its portfolio. Performance is evaluated relative to the MSCI Korea 25/50 Index. Furthermore, it incorporates insights from 'Grassroots Research' to inform its investment decisions. Established on August 29, 1984, The Korea Fund, Inc. maintains its domicile in the United States.
KF Dividend & DRIP — Frequently Asked Questions
What is KF's dividend yield?
KF (The Korea Fund, Inc.) has a dividend yield of 2.54%, based on an annual dividend of $1.38 per share and a price of $54.47. Over the last 12 months it paid $1.38 per share — a trailing yield of 2.54%. Dividends are paid annual.
How much does $10,000 in KF pay in dividends?
$10,000 in KF at a 2.54% yield pays about $254 a year ($21 a month) before taxes. With DRIP, reinvested dividends buy more shares and that income compounds.
What is the DRIP rate for KF?
With dividends reinvested, a KF position grows its share count by about 2.92% in the first year at today's price and yield. If the dividend grows 15.0% a year and the price 0.0%, DRIP doubles your number of shares in about 12 years without adding new money.
How do I calculate KF dividend reinvestment (DRIP) returns?
Enter your starting amount, monthly contribution and time horizon in the KF DRIP calculator at the top of this page. It reinvests each payout into new shares at the projected price, grows the dividend at the rate you choose and shows yearly income, share count, portfolio value and yield on cost. You can switch DRIP off to compare.
When is KF's next ex-dividend date?
KF's next ex-dividend date has not been announced yet; the most recent one was 2025-12-23. KF pays dividends annual. Buy before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment.
What is KF's dividend growth rate?
KF's dividend changed 204.2% over the last year and 21.3% a year on average over five years.
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🌍 KF Yield by Country & Account Type
Real after-tax yield depends on where you live and how you hold KF.
| Account/Country | Tax Rate | After-tax Yield | Real Yield | $10K Annual Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 Roth IRA / 401k | 0% | 2.54% | -0.26% | $254 / yr |
| 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) ✓ | 15% | 2.16% | -0.64% | $216 / yr |
| 🇺🇸 US Taxable (20%) | 20% | 2.03% | -0.77% | $203 / yr |
| 🇬🇧 UK ISA | 0% | 2.54% | -0.26% | $254 / yr |
| 🇬🇧 UK Taxable | 8.75% | 2.32% | -0.48% | $232 / yr |
| 🇨🇦 TFSA | 0% | 2.54% | -0.26% | $254 / yr |
| 🇨🇦 CA Taxable | 25% | 1.91% | -0.89% | $191 / yr |
| 🇦🇺 Super (pension) | 15% | 2.16% | -0.64% | $216 / yr |
| 🇦🇺 AU Taxable | 30% | 1.78% | -1.02% | $178 / yr |
| 🇩🇪 DE Taxable | 26.375% | 1.87% | -0.93% | $187 / yr |
| 🇫🇷 FR Taxable | 30% | 1.78% | -1.02% | $178 / yr |
Real yield = after-tax yield minus US CPI of 2.8%. 12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators). Click any row to select. US withholding tax (30%, reducible by treaty) applies to non-US residents holding US stocks in taxable accounts.
🎯 KF Income Goal & Break-Even
12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators).
Based on current dividend of $1.38/share/yr · 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · static projection (no growth assumed).
📅 KF Dividend Payment Schedule
KF pays annually — 1 payment per year.
📊 KF vs Financial Services Benchmarks
How KF compares to typical Financial Services averages.
Benchmarks: S&P 500 sector averages (2024–2026). Sources: Morningstar, Bloomberg, NAREIT. 5Y CAGR for KF sourced from FMP /financial-growth endpoint — real data, not estimates.
🏛️ KF Insider Activity
When executives buy their own stock, it's a signal they believe in the dividend's sustainability.
| Insider | Title | Type | Date | Shares | Price | Total Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buy | 2024-10-18 | 100 | $22.45 | $2.2K | ||
| Buy | 2024-10-18 | 400 | $22.41 | $9.0K | ||
| Buy | 2024-10-18 | 500 | $22.40 | $11.2K | ||
| Buy | 2024-10-17 | 500 | $22.30 | $11.2K | ||
| Buy | 2024-10-17 | 500 | $22.20 | $11.1K | ||
| Buy | 2023-09-26 | 500 | $20.72 | $10.4K |
Insider transactions sourced from SEC Form 4 filings via Financial Modeling Prep. See disclaimer.
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Financial Health Scores
Altman Z-Score predicts bankruptcy risk. Piotroski F-Score measures financial strength across 9 criteria. High scores → lower dividend cut risk. Data via FMP financial statements.
Dividend yields, payout ratios, and financial metrics are sourced from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and cross-referenced with SEC EDGAR filings. Data is cached and updated every 24 hours via our nightly refresh. DRIP projections are forward-looking estimates, not guarantees.
Educational purposes only. Not financial advice. DividendFlow is not a registered investment advisor. Projections generated by the KF dividend calculator are estimates based on historical data and user inputs. Actual future returns, stock prices, and dividend payments will vary. Dividends can be cut or suspended at any time. All investments carry risk, including the loss of principal. Please consult a qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions. Full disclaimer →
The Korea Fund, Inc. (KF) is currently trading at $54.47, 34% below its 52-week high. The current dividend yield is 2.54% based on an annual payout of $1.38 per share.
KF (The Korea Fund, Inc.) — 2.54% Dividend Yield Analysis
The Korea Fund, Inc. (KF) is a financial services stock currently trading at $54.47 with a dividend yield of 2.54%. It pays an annual dividend of $1.38 per share. Over the past 5 years, KF has grown its dividend at a compound annual rate of 21.3%.
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