Finance
Lee Eok-won aims to make 2026 first year of Korea premium market
Financial Services Commission Chairman Lee Eok-won said he hopes 2026 will mark the first year South Korea fully resolves the \"Korea discount\" and opens a \"Korea premium\" market. Speaking at the securities and derivatives market opening ceremony, he said the government will push fundamental reforms based on trust, shareholder protection, innovation and virtuous cycles. He pledged tougher action against stock manipulation, measures to boost shareholder value and support for new market initiatives.
