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.”

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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.

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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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DB HiTek Co. announced plans to utilize all treasury shares through cancellation, EB issuance, and employee incentives, drawing shareholder criticism for preempting a pending law mandating full cancellation.
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'EB Issuance Aimed at Preempting Commercial Act Amendment'—DB HiTek Faces Shareholder Criticism

DB HiTek Co. announced plans to utilize all treasury shares through cancellation, EB issuance, and employee incentives, drawing shareholder criticism for preempting a pending law mandating full cancellation.

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Han Jeong-ae, Policy Chief of the Democratic Party, pledged to pass the Commercial Act amendment while promising further talks to address business community concerns over management rights and corporate governance reforms.
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Han Jeong-ae Says 'Commercial Act Amendment to Proceed—Further Discussions to Address Business Community Concerns'

Han Jeong-ae, Policy Chief of the Democratic Party, pledged to pass the Commercial Act amendment while promising further talks to address business community concerns over management rights and corporate governance reforms.

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South Korea’s KOSPI, after a world-beating first-half rally, has stalled amid policy uncertainty and tax reform disappointment, with investor focus now on the pivotal Second Commercial Act Amendment that could revive market momentum.
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KOSPI Pauses After Strong First-Half Rally—‘Second Commercial Act Amendment’ Seen as Key Turning Point

South Korea’s KOSPI, after a world-beating first-half rally, has stalled amid policy uncertainty and tax reform disappointment, with investor focus now on the pivotal Second Commercial Act Amendment that could revive market momentum.

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South Korean lawmakers have introduced multiple bills mandating listed companies to cancel treasury shares within 6 months to 3 years, aiming to boost shareholder value and curb abuses of corporate control as part of broader capital market reforms.
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Wave of Bills Propose Mandatory Cancellation of Treasury Shares—Deadlines Range from 6 Months to 3 Years

South Korean lawmakers have introduced multiple bills mandating listed companies to cancel treasury shares within 6 months to 3 years, aiming to boost shareholder value and curb abuses of corporate control as part of broader capital market reforms.

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Affinity Equity Partners and Lotte Rental face mounting scrutiny as they proceed with a discounted rights offering, despite regulatory and market backlash over minority shareholder dilution and governance concerns.
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Taekwang Industrial and PharmaResearch Withdraw, but Affinity and Lotte Press Ahead With ‘Lone Charge’

Affinity Equity Partners and Lotte Rental face mounting scrutiny as they proceed with a discounted rights offering, despite regulatory and market backlash over minority shareholder dilution and governance concerns.

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South Korea’s ruling party is pushing for mandatory cancellation of treasury shares amid rising cases of companies transferring them to affiliates, fueling concerns over misuse to expand owner control and prompting calls for tighter regulations.
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[Share Buybacks and Corporate Governance②] The Magic Wand for Expanding Owner Control

South Korea’s ruling party is pushing for mandatory cancellation of treasury shares amid rising cases of companies transferring them to affiliates, fueling concerns over misuse to expand owner control and prompting calls for tighter regulations.

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The People Power Party will boycott the National Assembly vote on Kim Min-seok’s prime minister nomination, but will cooperate on other legislative items, including a key Commercial Act amendment.
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People Power Party to Boycott Parliamentary Vote on Kim Min-seok’s Prime Minister Nomination

The People Power Party will boycott the National Assembly vote on Kim Min-seok’s prime minister nomination, but will cooperate on other legislative items, including a key Commercial Act amendment.

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