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Expert insights on Korean corporate law, company formation, litigation, and equity services for foreign investors and businesses.

Equity Services8 min read

Korea Insider Trading Rules for Foreign Investors

Korea insider trading rules can catch even sophisticated funds off guard, especially when Korea‑based executives sit on global committees or when information ci...

March 16, 2026

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Equity Services8 min read

Korea Treasury Stock Rules in 2026: What Foreign Investors Need to Know

Korea’s treasury stock rules matter more than ever for foreign investors Foreign institutional investors increasingly see share buybacks in Korea as a key lever...

March 15, 2026

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Equity Services8 min read

Korea Stewardship Code: A 2026 Engagement Playbook

The Korea stewardship code has moved from a soft‑law aspiration to a practical expectation for institutional investors operating in Korean markets. In 2026, for...

March 14, 2026

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Equity Services8 min read

Korea Mandatory Tender Offer Rules: What Investors Should Watch

Korea mandatory tender offer discussions have moved from policy debate to real transaction planning. Foreign funds and strategic buyers now need to consider how...

March 13, 2026

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Equity Services8 min read

DART filing system in Korea: a guide for foreign investors

Introduction A global asset manager buys a $60 million stake in a Korean listed company and then misses a material disclosure that would have changed the invest...

March 10, 2026

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Equity Services8 min read

Electronic voting in Korean shareholder meetings: what investors need

Introduction A U.S. pension fund holds $90 million in a Korean blue-chip but cannot attend the AGM in person. The outcome of a contested director election hinge...

March 10, 2026

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Equity Services5 min read

Korea's 5% Disclosure Rule: What Foreign Investors Must Know

Introduction Foreign investors acquiring significant stakes in Korean listed companies face a critical regulatory obligation: the 5% large shareholding disclosu...

March 10, 2026

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Equity Services10 min read

Minority shareholder rights in Korea: a practical playbook

Introduction A foreign fund takes a $25 million position in a Korean mid-cap and then discovers a related-party contract that looks off-market. The local manage...

March 10, 2026

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Equity Services5 min read

Shareholder Activism in Korea: A Guide for Foreign Funds

Introduction Korea's corporate governance landscape is undergoing a historic transformation. Long criticized for the so-called "Korea Discount" --- the persiste...

March 8, 2026

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