The National Assembly passed South Korea’s third Commercial Act amendment, mandating the cancellation of treasury shares and curbing practices that previously undermined shareholder value and enabled control expansion by major shareholders.
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Jeong Cheong-rae Hails 'Historic' KOSPI 6,000 Milestone—Third Commercial Act Amendment to Be Processed Today
South Korea's benchmark KOSPI index surpassed the 6,000-point mark for the first time, with Democratic Party leader Jeong Cheong-rae calling it a historic milestone and pledging to process the third Commercial Act amendment, despite opposition filibuster.
South Korea’s National Assembly Judiciary Committee has passed a landmark Commercial Act amendment mandating the cancellation of treasury shares within one year, with exceptions for employee compensation and strict penalties for violations, signaling a major shift in corporate governance standards.
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'Mandatory Treasury Share Cancellation' Third Commercial Act Amendment Passes National Assembly Judiciary Committee (Comprehensive)
South Korea’s National Assembly Judiciary Committee has passed a landmark Commercial Act amendment mandating the cancellation of treasury shares within one year, with exceptions for employee compensation and strict penalties for violations, signaling a major shift in corporate governance standards.
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SK Inc. maintains its shareholder return policy through 2026, focusing on dividends and treasury share management, while potential legal changes could impact future strategies.
South Korea’s KOSPI index surpassed 5,000 for the first time, prompting President Lee and the ruling party’s special committee to agree on expediting the third Commercial Act amendment to further strengthen capital market fundamentals.
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President Lee and Ruling Party’s KOSPI 5,000 Task Force Agree - “No Further Delay for Third Commercial Act Amendment”
South Korea’s KOSPI index surpassed 5,000 for the first time, prompting President Lee and the ruling party’s special committee to agree on expediting the third Commercial Act amendment to further strengthen capital market fundamentals.
South Korea's financial holding firms are prioritizing fiduciary duty risk management over treasury share cancellation as the third Commercial Act amendment approaches, with concerns rising over potential shareholder lawsuits stemming from voluntary compensation practices.
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[3rd Commercial Act Amendment] Financial Holding Firms Focus on Fiduciary Duty Risks Over Treasury Share Obligations
South Korea's financial holding firms are prioritizing fiduciary duty risk management over treasury share cancellation as the third Commercial Act amendment approaches, with concerns rising over potential shareholder lawsuits stemming from voluntary compensation practices.
South Korea’s KOSPI index has surged nearly 15% in 2026, nearing the 5,000 mark, as anticipation grows for a Commercial Act amendment mandating treasury share cancellations, which could drive further market revaluation and boost shareholder value.
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KOSPI Surges 15% This Year, Nears 5,000 Mark—Anticipation Builds for Third Commercial Act Amendment
South Korea’s KOSPI index has surged nearly 15% in 2026, nearing the 5,000 mark, as anticipation grows for a Commercial Act amendment mandating treasury share cancellations, which could drive further market revaluation and boost shareholder value.
DS Investment & Securities’ Kim Soo-hyun is recognized for his independent research, providing critical analysis and actionable strategies on South Korea’s sweeping governance reforms and Samsung Group’s restructuring, earning his report the 2025 “Report of the Year.”
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[Report of the Year] DS Securities’ Kim Soo-hyun Charts Governance Upheaval
DS Investment & Securities’ Kim Soo-hyun is recognized for his independent research, providing critical analysis and actionable strategies on South Korea’s sweeping governance reforms and Samsung Group’s restructuring, earning his report the 2025 “Report of the Year.”
South Korea's Democratic Party KOSPI Special Committee is pushing for tax law revisions to treat treasury shares as capital, aiming to resolve inconsistencies with accounting standards and enhance shareholder protections through a mandatory tender offer system.
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Ruling Party's KOSPI Task Force Discusses Tax Law Revisions to Reflect 'Capital' Nature of Treasury Shares
South Korea's Democratic Party KOSPI Special Committee is pushing for tax law revisions to treat treasury shares as capital, aiming to resolve inconsistencies with accounting standards and enhance shareholder protections through a mandatory tender offer system.
The NPS Stewardship Committee Chair highlighted the importance of capital circulation and shareholder engagement, citing Japan’s Ito Report as a model for value-up strategies and urging Korean companies to strengthen governance and communication with investors.
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