Daily BriefsSouth Korea

Daily Brief South Korea: Korea Stock Exchange Kospi Index and more

In today’s briefing:

  • Emerging Korean Investment Theme: Potential Corporate Defense Mechanisms for Share Cancellations


Emerging Korean Investment Theme: Potential Corporate Defense Mechanisms for Share Cancellations

By Sanghyun Park

  • Local sources confirm government’s focus on strengthening stock market for April election. Market expects aggressive policies for share cancellations, including corporate defense mechanisms.
  • Chosun Ilbo, a government-friendly and influential media outlet,  advocates for corporate defense mechanisms to boost share cancellations, shaping a political atmosphere.
  • This theme is likely to emerge in Korea’s market. We must consider political dynamics and screen companies with high treasury shares for potential stock boosts.

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