Korean exchange holds nationwide roadshow for KOSPI-listed companies

Korean exchanges, in response to the expansion of corporate governance report submission obligations, are holding regional briefing sessions in Busan, Daegu, Gwangju, and Daejeon for KOSPI-listed companies. Starting this year, the scope of entities required to submit these reports has been expanded to include all KOSPI-listed companies. This move aims to provide practical support to listed companies, enabling them to smoothly comply with the new disclosure obligations.

On the 27th, the Korea Exchange announced that relay briefing sessions related to the disclosure of corporate governance reports will be held across four regions nationwide. The corporate governance report is a disclosure document informing investors about key governance aspects such as board operations, shareholder rights protection, and the composition of audit institutions. As an indicator reflecting corporate operational transparency and accountability, this report is regarded as a mechanism to enhance investor protection and market trust.

The briefing sessions will first introduce the purpose of the system, followed by practical guidance on how to prepare the actual reports and examples of excellent reports. The focus is not merely on informing about the submission obligation but on providing practical core content that disclosure officers can immediately apply on-site. Given the one-time increase in mandatory disclosure targets, this initiative aims to reduce potential confusion among regional companies.

The first session was held on the 27th at the Busan International Finance Center, targeting KOSPI-listed companies in Busan, Ulsan, and Gyeongnam. Subsequent sessions will be held on the 28th in Daegu, the 29th in Gwangju, and the 30th in Daejeon. This approach of directly visiting hub cities outside the capital region can be seen as a measure to improve accessibility for local listed companies and to narrow the gap in disclosure capabilities.

Recently, in the capital markets, not only financial performance but also the governance structure of a company has become an important criterion for investment judgment. Under this trend, the disclosure of corporate governance reports is moving beyond formal submission and gradually establishing itself as a document that reflects corporate credibility. This trend is expected to promote higher disclosure standards among listed companies in the future and further refine the criteria investors use to evaluate companies.