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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.

AI & Enterprise

Korea\'s top three telecoms bet future on AI as focus shifts from networks

South Korea\'s telecommunications industry is rapidly shifting its centre of gravity to artificial intelligence, with SK Telecom, KT and LG Uplus all declaring a transformation into AI companies. SK Telecom is pushing a full-stack AI strategy spanning infrastructure, models and services, while KT is accelerating a B2B-focused push to become an \"AX\" platform company. LG Uplus is positioning itself as an AI software company through its ixi-O agent, stressing safety and security. Industry officials say the next test is profitability.

Games & Commerce

Kakao steps up AI shift under Jeong Shin-a second term; key test is proving monetisation

Kakao is accelerating its shift to artificial intelligence in the second term of CEO Jeong Shin-a, after a first phase focused on restructuring affiliates and governance. The company is redefining KakaoTalk as an AI-based execution platform and expanding external partnerships and global business initiatives. Kakao has set targets for revenue growth and profitability and plans shareholder returns. Investors remain focused on when and how AI monetisation will show up in earnings.