Politics · South Korea · 33 mins ago
Lee Leads Talks on Reforms to South Korea’s Capital Markets
President Lee Jae-myung is leading talks on South Korea’s capital markets in Seoul on Nov.
13.
Around 50 people from finance, business, government, parliament and research are taking part.
The meeting is focused on improving trust and strengthening the market, as the government seeks views from investors and experts.
Speakers are raising concerns including weak company valuations, reduced confidence in the KOSDAQ market and a lack of long-term institutional investment.
Participants are discussing possible changes such as rules for company takeovers, stricter removal of companies from stock markets and dividing the KOSDAQ into sections.
The government says it will use feedback to shape policy and continue reforms as financial markets face uncertainty from global economic and geopolitical risks.
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung is chairing a meeting on reforms to the country’s capital markets on November 13.
The meeting in Seoul is scheduled to run from 9:30 a.m. to 11:10 a.m.
About 50 people from government, business, finance and research are expected to discuss policy directions.
Topics include corporate value, the KOSDAQ market, investor demand and measures involving mergers and acquisitions.
The government says it intends to pursue fundamental reforms as external risks increase financial-market volatility.
- Who
- President Lee Jae-myung is chairing the meeting. About 50 people from government, business, finance and research are expected to attend.
- What
- A policy meeting to discuss reforms and improvements to South Korea’s capital markets.
- When
- November 13, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:10 a.m.
- Where
- Seoul’s Yeouido district.
- Why
- To discuss ways to improve the domestic capital market and reflect views from investors, companies and experts in policy.
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A capital-market policy meeting chaired by President Lee is scheduled to begin in Seoul.
The meeting is scheduled to end after discussions with investors, companies and experts.
- Meeting duration
- 100 minutes
- Expected attendees
- About 50
- Location
- Yeouido, Seoul
- Meeting time
- 9:30 a.m.–11:10 a.m. on November 13, 2026
- Topics
- Corporate value, KOSDAQ, investor demand and mergers and acquisitions
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What people are saying
We will closely monitor market conditions with the highest level of vigilance and steadily pursue policies for fundamental improvements to the capital market so it can withstand crises.