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Global ESG focus shifts to governance, South Korean companies face urgent response

The focus of global ESG is shifting rapidly toward corporate governance, as shareholder proposals in the United States increasingly target board structure and capital policy. In South Korea, a series of Commercial Act revisions and mandatory treasury share cancellations are strengthening governance rules and raising pressure on major groups. Some companies are moving early to cancel shares, while others are adding exception clauses or reshaping board structures, prompting warnings of longer-term governance risk premiums.

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Battery industry profit recovery comes into view as lithium prices rise

South Korea\'s battery industry is seen entering a broader uptrend from the first quarter as lithium carbonate spot prices more than doubled to the low $20s per kg. Delayed mine restarts in China tightened supply while strong energy storage system installations supported demand. From the second quarter, higher lithium prices are expected to be reflected in cathode material selling prices, enabling provision reversals and improving profitability. Export data show rising cathode volumes and prices.

Crypto

Financial sector says it is ready to enter digital assets but regulatory gap is a hurdle

Korean financial companies see digital assets as next-generation financial infrastructure but say regulatory overhaul is urgent for full-scale entry. At CIS2026 in Seoul, institutional investors cited regulatory gaps and shortcomings in custody, compliance and risk management as barriers. Executives said clearer rules are needed on eligible assets, market standards and responsibility in case of incidents. Panelists also pointed to tokenised securities, real-world assets and the spread of dollar-based stablecoins as key issues.